Five-Spice Roast Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Five-Spice Roast Chicken
45 min.
4
494kcal

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If you're looking to add a burst of flavor to your mealtime rotation, look no further than this delectable Five-Spice Roast Chicken. This dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great choice for various dietary needs, but it also promises to tantalize your taste buds with its aromatic spice blend. Imagine the rich, savory aroma of five-spice powder mingling with roasted garlic and the sweetness of caramelized onions wafting through your kitchen—it's enough to get anyone excited about dinner!

This recipe is simple yet rewarding, taking just 45 minutes from prep to table. The star of the show is a beautifully roasted chicken, seasoned with a fragrant mix of spices that include fennel, star anise, and cloves. The method involves marinating the chicken to ensure each piece is bursting with flavor, then roasting it until the skin is golden brown and crispy. You’ll be delighted by the juicy, tender chicken that maintains its moisture thanks to the basting with rich pan juices.

Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike—serving 4, it’s the ideal centerpiece for your next gathering. Pair it with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and health-conscious. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to bring this succulent Five-Spice Roast Chicken to your dining table!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon five spice powder chinese
  •  chicken 
  • tablespoons kosher salt 
  •  garlic clove pressed
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • large onion peeled cut into 16 wedges

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan

Directions

  1. Combine garlic, salt, olive oil, and Chinesefive-spice powder in large bowl.
  2. Addchicken pieces; turn to coat. Cover andchill at least 1 hour or overnight.Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange onionwedges in 13x9x2-inch roasting pan.
  3. Arrange chicken, skin side up, atop onions.Roast until chicken is cooked through,basting occasionally with pan juices, about50 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken from oven andlet rest 10 minutes. Arrange chicken andonions on platter and serve.
  5. *A spice blend that usually containsground fennel seeds, Szechuanpeppercorns, cinnamon, star anise, andcloves; available in the spice section ofmost supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories494kcal
Protein29.68%
Fat66.22%
Carbs4.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.5
Glycemic Load
1.07
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
14.780000054318%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
1.88mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
7.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:494.17kcal
24.71%
Fat:35.89g
55.22%
Saturated Fat:9.2g
57.49%
Carbohydrates:5g
1.67%
Net Carbohydrates:4.15g
1.51%
Sugar:1.62g
1.8%
Cholesterol:142.83mg
47.61%
Sodium:3623.84mg
157.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.2g
72.4%
Vitamin B3:13.05mg
65.23%
Selenium:28.1µg
40.14%
Vitamin B6:0.76mg
37.76%
Phosphorus:299.81mg
29.98%
Vitamin B5:1.8mg
18.05%
Zinc:2.66mg
17.7%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.4%
Iron:2.28mg
12.68%
Potassium:441.91mg
12.63%
Magnesium:44.38mg
11.09%
Vitamin E:1.59mg
10.59%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.84%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.39%
Vitamin C:6.97mg
8.45%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.34%
Vitamin K:7.27µg
6.93%
Copper:0.13mg
6.34%
Vitamin A:270.75IU
5.41%
Folate:18.74µg
4.69%
Calcium:43.69mg
4.37%
Fiber:0.85g
3.39%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.54%
Source:Epicurious