The five spices used in our recipe are similar to the traditional spices called for in Chinese dishes. Five spices powders may contain, in addition to the spices below: fennel seed, szechuan peppers or star anise. Use the Chinese five spice powder sparingly. 1/3 c. soy sauce 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 sm. onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. crushed anise seed 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate, spooning marinade over chicken occasionally at least 1 hour. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade. Place chicken in ungreased oblong baking dish, 12 x 7 1/2 x 2 inches. Brush marinade on chicken. Cook uncovered in 350 degree oven, brushing once or twice with marinade; until thickest pieces of chicken are done, about 1 hour Serves 6 to 8.