Grilled Five-Spice Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons five-spice powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, five-spice powder, garlic, oil, and pepper. Mix until combined.
2. Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or container. Pour the marinade over the chicken and mix until all of the chicken is coated.
3. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 8 hours).
4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
6. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through.
7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Five-spice powder is a popular Chinese seasoning blend made of star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and fennel.
• Marinating chicken in the refrigerator for longer than 8 hours can cause it to become mushy.
• Grilling chicken at too high a temperature can cause it to dry out.
• Always let the cooked chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.