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Five Spice Braised Chicken Recipe

October 13, 2011 by Jeanette 44 Comments

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Five Spice Braised Chicken is a simple, healthy and delicious main course. Serve with stir-fried bok choy and steamed rice for a complete meal.
Five Spiced Braised Chicken

With busy school nights, I’ve been trying all sorts of different make-ahead dinner ideas, including a Five Spice Braised Chicken recipe that I found on Chez Pim. Some days, I start making dinner in the morning, other times, not until the afternoon, but rarely can I make dinner right at dinnertime since I’m usually driving the kids around. As soon as my boys walk in the door, they are starving, so I try to have dinner completely cooked and ready to serve well before then.
This Five Spice Braised Chicken that I made was the perfect candidate for a weeknight meal as it can be made ahead of time, and even better, it can be made in a crockpot. I finally dusted off my crockpot and took it out a fews weeks ago, and have been using it ever since. Sometimes I cook in it, and other times, I use it to keep dinner warm.This chicken dish was cooked briefly on the stove, then transferred to the crockpot to finish cooking, and kept warm while I went to pick my kids up from school.

To go along with it, I made steamed brown rice in my rice cooker, which can also be left on the warm setting. The only dish I made when I walked in the door were some stir-fry bok choy, which I prepped earlier in the day, so all I had to do was throw them in the wok for a few minutes to cook. The sauce from the Five Spice Braised Chicken, which was fall-off-the-bone tender, was delicious served over the brown rice – my kids loved it!

If I could relive my life, I think I might like to try on Pim Techamuanvivit’s shoes. She has a job that I dream of on some days…globetrotting around the world, eating her way through the streets of Asia and Three Michelin Star restaurants. And, she cooks a mean pot of curry. The New York Times once said, “Pim is not a professional cook, but she is a professional eater.” Not just that, her partner is the “wildly talented” chef David Kinch, chef and owner of Manresa in Los Gatos, California, one of the country’s most innovative restaurants. What could be better…eating good food all the time, whether you’re away or at home.

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Five Spice Braised Chicken

Adapted from Chez Pim. I made a few changes in the cooking technique, including browning the ginger and chicken pieces before braising, and using low sodium chicken broth instead water to add more flavor. I also finished cooking the chicken in a crockpot for convenience.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 -6

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 3 cilantro roots
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper and black pepper
  • a pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons five spice powder
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • One 2" knob ginger peeled and sliced
  • 3 pounds chicken thighs and legs or one 4-pound chicken, cut up
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce

Instructions

  1. In a mortar, pound garlic, cilantro roots, peppercorns and a pinch of salt together until fine. Alternatively, use a small food processor.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic pasta and cook, stirring vigorously until fragrant, about a minute.
  4. Add five spice powder, onion, and ginger and cook until onions are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add chicken pieces and brown on both sides.
  6. Add chicken broth, soy sauce and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and continue cooking until chicken is cooked and tender, about 30-45 minutes.
  7. Alternatively, after liquid comes to a boil, transfer chicken and sauce to crockpot and finish cooking. I set my crockpot on high and cooked it 40 minutes, then reduced the heat to low to keep it warm until serving time.
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Comments

  1. bellini says

    October 14, 2011 at 11:13 am

    This is the perfect choice for this weeks challenge Jeanette and still follows your healtht philosophy.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 14, 2011 at 11:31 am

      Thanks Bellini – I am definitely adding this to my easy dinner repertoire, especially since it can be made so easily in the crockpot.

      Reply
  2. Barbara says

    October 14, 2011 at 11:26 am

    I’m looking forward to trying this recipe….I have some five spice and have only used it a couple times. A plus with this recipe is you can slow cook it while you’re busy doing other things!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 14, 2011 at 11:34 am

      Thanks Barbara – I love five spice powder and don’t use it enough. It is such a nice spice to have in the pantry for dishes like this one. Loving my slow-cooker these days…it’s about 20 years old and doesn’t have any of the fancy buttons, but it still works terrifically.

      Reply
  3. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    This looks delish! I love five spice powder!!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 14, 2011 at 2:05 pm

      Thanks Alison – I love five spice powder too, going to have to work it into more recipes.

      Reply
  4. Kelly says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    These spices sound so inticing and inviting Jeanette. This time of year, as the days get shorter and darker, I really look forward to the energizing potential of food. Wonderful dish.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 14, 2011 at 2:06 pm

      Thanks Kelly – yes, I do believe what we eat can affect our mood, especially during the darker colder days coming in the next several months.

      Reply
  5. Heather @girlichef says

    October 14, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    Another great chicken dish from Pim. I love the sound of this, probably because I love 5-spice! Another one for the “to try” list 🙂

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 14, 2011 at 2:08 pm

      Thanks Heather – definitely an easy weeknight meal that I will be returning to.

      Reply
    • cau thang kinh cuong luc da nang says

      October 24, 2016 at 10:56 pm

      Love this chicken for a weeknight meal, balsamic and herbs sound great!

      Reply
      • Jeanette says

        October 25, 2016 at 12:07 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
  6. France @ Beyond The Peel says

    October 14, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    I haven’t had 5 spice in ages. I recently had it in a soup and realized I’d forgotten how much I liked it. I don’t have a crockpot anymore:( but I can whip this up on the stove. I look forward to trying it out.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 14, 2011 at 3:17 pm

      Hi France – I don’t use five spice as much as I’d like, but I’m hoping to take it out more as I really like the warming spices in this mix. You definitely don’t need a crockpot for this, I just used it out of convenience so I didn’t have to worry about leaving a pot on the stove while I was picking my kids up from school.

      Reply
  7. JulieD says

    October 14, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    I love crockpot recipes and this sounds and looks awesome! Going to add this to my list to try.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 14, 2011 at 7:47 pm

      Thanks Julie – I’ve been trying to use my crockpot more lately…it makes getting a warm dinner on the table a lot easier!

      Reply
  8. Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    This sounds so fabulous, especially with the five spice powder. I’m going to have to try this one!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 14, 2011 at 2:07 pm

      Thanks Anne – hope you enjoy this, it is such an easy dish, and the five spice powder adds a nice flavor dimension.

      Reply
  9. Maria says

    October 14, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    What a great comforting meal for fall!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 14, 2011 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks Maria – with the weather getting cooler, I am all for comfort foods.

      Reply
  10. marla says

    October 14, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    I love Chinese Five Spice blend too. Adds such a unique flavor. Great chicken recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 14, 2011 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks Marla – Chinese Five Spice is a nice blend of sweet warm spices, definitely perks up this chicken dish.

      Reply
  11. Jessica says

    October 14, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    This sounds fabulous! I love all that gorgeous Cilantro on top!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 14, 2011 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks Jessica, this chicken dish has a lot of flavor, and the cilantro definitely brightens it up.

      Reply
  12. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    October 14, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    I’m a huge fan of five spice powder. My latest favorite way to use it is in apple sauce — and apple pie, and baked apples.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 14, 2011 at 8:57 pm

      Lydia – love the idea of using five spice powder in apple sauce, apple pie and baked apples – it must add a nice flavor dimension, something different but still with sweet spices.

      Reply
  13. Feast on the Cheap says

    October 14, 2011 at 8:58 pm

    I NEED to pick up 5-spice powder the next time I see it. So many delish dishes I wanna make with it

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 14, 2011 at 10:12 pm

      Penzey’s or your local Asian market sells 5 spice powder. It has sweet spices in it so it can be used in both savory and sweet dishes.

      Reply
  14. mireya merritt says

    October 15, 2011 at 1:37 am

    Beautiful photo! The beauty is in the simplicity. I’m sure it taste delicious as well!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 15, 2011 at 3:01 am

      This is a simple, humble dish, but it is deceptively flavorful.

      Reply
  15. Donalyn says

    October 15, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    Simple humble dishes are often the most satisfying. I only started using 5 spice a few years ago. and I love the flavor combination in so many foods. Last winter I was experimenting with it with baking and that was very interesting!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 15, 2011 at 4:51 pm

      I agree Donalyn, humble simple foods are often the comfort foods that we seek. I haven’t tried baking with five spice, but I’ve seen more recipes using it as a baking spice.

      Reply
  16. Junia @ Mis Pensamientos says

    October 16, 2011 at 3:42 am

    did you blog change in format and font?? yay for change! 🙂 and what is GF soy sauce? i’ve never heard of it! i want to try mushroom soy sauce (since i am soyfree!). love the five spice flavor here!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 16, 2011 at 3:33 pm

      Hi Junia – yes, I just moved my blog over to WordPress and made some changes in the process, including a recipe index that I am really excited about! Gluten-free soy sauce does not have wheat in it, which is in most soy sauce products. The mushroom soy sauce I’ve seen has soy in it, so if you’re soy-free, I’m curious which mushroom soy sauce you use that’s soy free.

      Reply
  17. Cookin' Canuck says

    October 16, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    Pim always has such wonderful recipes. The idea of this waiting in the crockpot when we get home from soccer practice is so appealing to me.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 16, 2011 at 3:33 pm

      Dara, I love using the crockpot during the busy school week. It’s so nice coming home to a hot meal.

      Reply
  18. Taryn (Have Kitchen, Will Feed) says

    October 17, 2011 at 3:17 am

    Yum! Love five spice and have a bunch of chicken in the fridge right now.

    Reply
  19. Wenderly says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    Looks so lovely and satisfying!

    Reply
  20. Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says

    January 24, 2012 at 12:12 am

    Gorgeous photo and this sounds so good.

    Quick question — what could I use in place of cilantro roots? I have never seen those before.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 24, 2012 at 6:30 am

      You can probably just use the cilantro stems instead of the roots. I’ve found cilantro with roots mostly at Asian grocers.

      Reply
  21. Lemons and Anchovies says

    January 28, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I was happily looking through your Pinterest boards then stopped at this one. It’s not right to be drooling at 8 in the morning. You always have great recipes, Jeanette!

    Reply
  22. Mary says

    March 2, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    Please, can you tell me when to add the soy sauce and the fish sauce? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      March 2, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      Hi Mary, thanks for catching that – the soy sauce and fish sauce can be added along with the chicken broth. I’ve updated the recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Mary says

        March 8, 2013 at 2:26 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply

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