This Sticky Five-Spice Chicken is a quick and effortless dish that packs a punch with its sweet and savory flavours. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests, this recipe is marinated to perfection and cooked to crispy, sticky goodness in the Ninja Speedi. Serve it over fluffy microwave rice for a satisfying meal that will keep you coming back for more.
Ninja Speedi Sticky Five-Spice Chicken
Ingredients
Instructions
Bottom of the Pot
- Put the chicken thighs into a suitable roasting dish and slash the skin 2-3 times on each thigh.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the hoisin sauce, sesame oil, clear honey, Chinese five-spice powder, grated ginger, and grated garlic. Season this mixture with salt and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover the dish with clingfilm and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible.
- When ready to cook, place the cook & crisp tray in the bottom position of the Ninja Speedi. Add the marinated chicken dish to the tray.
Set the Ninja Speedi to Bake/Roast at 200°C for 20 minutes, turning the chicken at least once during cooking. If the chicken starts to brown too much, cover it with foil or a silicone mat.
Crisping Tray
After 20 minutes, stir through the salted peanuts and sprinkle the chopped spring onions over the chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes on the same setting and temperature.
- To serve, divide the microwaved rice between 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the sticky five-spice chicken, spoon over some of the sauce, and garnish with remaining peanuts and spring onions. Enjoy!