Five Spice Chicken

Five Spice Chicken is a flavorful Chinese dish that combines aromatic spices with tender chicken, making it a delightful and satisfying lunch option. This gluten-free recipe is easy to prepare and brings authentic Asian flavors right to your table.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Five spice powder - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Cooking oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the five spice powder, gluten-free soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, honey, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
2. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add it to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Heat the cooking oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
4. Add the marinated chicken to the pan, spreading it out evenly. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
5. Add chopped green onions to the chicken and stir for 2 minutes.
6. Serve the Five Spice Chicken hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle health and repair.
• Contains ginger and garlic, known for their anti-inflammatory properties.

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