Five Spice Shanghai Marinade Recipes

STICKY CHINESE FIVE SPICE CHICKEN | MARION'S KITCHEN

Steps:

• Step 1.In a large bowl, combine the hoisin, honey, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, garlic and Chinese five spice. Add the chicken pieces and mix until well coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Step 2.Preheat oven to 180°C/356°F (fan-forced).
• Step 3.Line a large baking tray or roasting dish with foil. Top with a baking rack. Place the chicken pieces onto the baking rack. Cook in the oven for 10 minutes.
• Step 4.While the chicken is cooking, steam the Chinese broccoli in a bamboo steamer. Or alternatively, place the broccoli in a microwave safe bowl, add a ¼ cup water. Then cover with cling film and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Leave covered until ready to serve.
• Step 5.Mix the basting sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Step 6.Remove the chicken from the oven and brush the top of the pieces with the basting sauce. Place back into the oven to cook for a further 5 minutes or until cooked through.
• Step 7.Serve with steamed Chinese broccoli and rice.

FIVE SPICE SHANGHAI MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl until blended. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• Note: It is also delicious with seafood, but only needs to be brushed on during grilling.

FIVE-SPICE SHANGHAI MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl until blended. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Marinate beef or chicken in half of five-spice marinade at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours in refrigerator before grilling. Remove beef or chicken from marinade; boil marinade 1 minute. Brush boiled marinade over beef or chicken while grilling and pass remaining half of marinade separately.

CHINESE FIVE SPICE

Steps:

• In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine all ingredients (in batches if necessary); grind until mixture becomes a fine powder. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

CHINESE FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken pieces in a large dish or plastic bag.
• Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over the chicken.
• Marinate refrigerated overnight or for 1 to 2 hours if time is short.
• Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and brush with the marinade.
• Cook uncovered in a preheated 350F (180C) oven, brushing once or twice with the marinade, until the chicken is done, about one hour.

CHINESE FIVE SPICE MARINADE FOR CHICKEN OR PORK

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl with a whisk.
• 2. Place chicken pieces or pork in a ziper-type plastic bag and pour marinade over. Seal bag and refrigerate 2-8 hours.
• 3. Remove meat and cook by your favorite method. Marinade can be reserved for basting, if desired.