Skip to main content
Chinese 5 Spice Chicken
Chinese 5 Spice Chicken

Chinese 5 Spice Chicken

with Charred Bok Choy and Rice

It's Spice of the Month time! June's blend is Chinese 5 Spice. How many things do you think it contains? Full points if you said five! They are: star anise, Sichuan pepper, fennel, cassia and clove which combine to form a distinctive peppery, aniseedy flavour that's showcased beautifully in this chicken dish. Using the starch in rice cooking water to thicken a sauce is a also a neat trick. Enjoy!

Tags:
Spicy
Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Soya

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total35 minutes
Active
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1

Ginger

1.5

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Soya)

2

Honey

1

Rice Vinegar

1

Chinese Five Spice

4

British Chicken Thighs

1

Red Pepper

3

Spring Onion

1

Baby Bok Choy

1

Chicken Stock Pot

150

Basmati Rice

Not included in your delivery

600

Water for the Rice

100

Rice Water for Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2954 kJ
Energy (kcal)706 kcal
Fat15 g
of which saturates4 g
Carbohydrate83 g
of which sugars25 g
Protein59 g
Salt5 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Bowl
Pan with Lid
Baking Tray
Grill Pan
Lid

Instructions

Make the Marinade
1

Preheat your oven to 200°C. Put a large saucepan of water (amount specified in the ingredient list) on to boil. Peel and grate the ginger. Put it in a small bowl with the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar and Chinese five spice. Put the chicken thighs in a mixing bowl and pour on a quarter of the soy mixture. Make sure the chicken is well coated. Set the rest of the soy mixture aside - we'll use it later!

Prep the Veggies
2

Halve, then remove the core from the red pepper and slice into thin strips. Remove the root from the spring onion and thinly slice (keep white and green parts separate). Halve the baby bok choy lengthways. Add the chicken stock pot and basmati rice to your pan of boiling water. Simmer uncovered until cooked, 10 mins. Then reserve a cup of water and drain the rice in a sieve. Return to the saucepan and cover with a lid to keep warm.

Cook the Chicken
3

Meanwhile, put a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the red pepper and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until softened, 3-4 mins, then pop on a baking tray. Add the chicken and marinade to the frying pan. Cook until golden and charred, 2 mins each side. Put the chicken on top of the peppers and roast on the top shelf of your oven for 10 mins. TIP: The chicken is cooked when it is no longer pink in the middle.

Char the Bok Choy
4

Give your frying pan a quick wash and return it to medium-high heat with a glug of oil. Once hot, lay in the bok choy, cut-side down. Season with salt and a grind of black pepper. Cook for 2 mins, then turn over and cook for another 2 mins on the other side. The bok choy should be slightly browned and charred. Add a splash of water and pop a lid (or some foil) on the pan and leave to steam for another 3 mins.

Make the Sauce
5

Once the bok choy is cooked, add it to the chicken and peppers and return the tray to the oven. Add the remaining soy mixture to the frying pan, along with the reserved rice water (amount specified in the ingredient list). Stir together and bubble away until thickened, 3-4 mins. Remove the pan from the heat.

Finish and Serve
6

Fluff up the rice with a fork and stir through the whites of the spring onion. Spoon into bowls. Cut each chicken thigh into four slices. Place the pepper and bok choy on top of the rice and top with the chicken slices. Drizzle over your sauce and sprinkle on the greens of the spring onion. Enjoy!

This week's must-try HelloFresh recipes

Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Bao

Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Bao

with Cheesy Sweet Potato Fries, Corn Cobs and Slaw
Greek Inspired Lamb Steak and Homemade Tzatziki

Greek Inspired Lamb Steak and Homemade Tzatziki

with Lemony Asparagus, Spiced Chips and Greek Style Cheese
Honey and Soy Glazed Duck Breast

Honey and Soy Glazed Duck Breast

with Sesame Fries, Charred Pea Pod Slaw and Chilli
Butternut Squash Korma Style Curry

Butternut Squash Korma Style Curry

with Tenderstem® Broccoli and Basmati Rice
Sweet Chilli Gochujang Glazed Crispy Veggie Gyozas

Sweet Chilli Gochujang Glazed Crispy Veggie Gyozas

with Sesame Fries, Crispy Onions and Pickled Slaw Salad
Hearty Lamb, Thyme and Mushroom Stew

Hearty Lamb, Thyme and Mushroom Stew

with Mashed Potato
Hot Honey Naked Burger and Spiced Chips

Hot Honey Naked Burger and Spiced Chips

with Tomato and Baby Leaf Salad
Sweet and Sticky Chicken on Rice

Sweet and Sticky Chicken on Rice

with Bell Pepper, Young Pea Pods and Onion
Peri Peri Chicken Burger and Chips

Peri Peri Chicken Burger and Chips

with Avocado, Corn Cobs, Salad and Zesty Roasted Garlic Mayo
Family Favourite Cheddar Cheeseburger

Family Favourite Cheddar Cheeseburger

with Wedges, Baby Gem and Roasted Garlic Slaw
Smoky Tagine Inspired Butternut and Chickpeas

Smoky Tagine Inspired Butternut and Chickpeas

with Courgette, Coriander Yoghurt and Greek Style Cheese
Honey Sesame Beef and Pork Stir-Fry

Honey Sesame Beef and Pork Stir-Fry

with Egg Noodles, Young Pea Pods and Carrot
Pesto Orzo and Roasted Chickpea Salad

Pesto Orzo and Roasted Chickpea Salad

with Rocket, Baby Plum Tomatoes and Greek Style Cheese
Chipotle Lentil and Mushroom Enchiladas

Chipotle Lentil and Mushroom Enchiladas

with Cheddar Cheese and Baby Leaf Salad
Warm Butternut Squash and Chorizo Salad

Warm Butternut Squash and Chorizo Salad

with Ciabatta Croutons and Greek Style Cheese
Speedy Harissa Beef, Mushroom and Chickpea Bowl

Speedy Harissa Beef, Mushroom and Chickpea Bowl

with Tomato, Buttery Couscous and Cheese
Simple Stovetop Veggie 'Nduja Mac & Cheese

Simple Stovetop Veggie 'Nduja Mac & Cheese

with Tomato and Baby Leaf Balsamic Salad
Super Quick Bulgogi Pork Noodles

Super Quick Bulgogi Pork Noodles

with Young Pea Pods
Honey Dijon Bacon, Potato and Apple Salad

Honey Dijon Bacon, Potato and Apple Salad

with Croutons, Greek Style Cheese and Baby Leaves
Crispy Serrano Caprese Bruschetta

Crispy Serrano Caprese Bruschetta

with Caramelised Red Onion and Rocket Salad