Chinese chicken with orange sauce

I was going through my spices in order to share some with a friend, and I found an unopened container of Chinese 5 spice powder. I decided to add it to some other ingredients for a rub to go on chicken. It was very good, but the leftover chicken meat was terrific in both a frittata and quesadillas. This is a dish to make when you want something ethnic but not spicy.

  
    Recipe serves
    Active time
    Total time
  
    6 people
    30m
    60m

  
    Special equipment needed
  
    Grill or broiler

  
    Ingredients
  
    3 pounds boneless chicken breasts, washed and dried
  
    1 tablespoon Chinese 5 spice powder
  
    1 tablespoon onion powder
  
    1 tablespoon garlic powder
  
    1 teaspoon salt
  
    1/2 teaspoon pepper
  
    1/2 cup orange juice
  
    1 tablespoon butter

  
    Variations
  
    • Use any chicken part - drumsticks or thighs. Adjust the cooking time.

  
    Storage
  
    • Store any cooked chicken covered in the refrigerator for 3 - 4 days. Store the orange sauce separately.

  
    Instructions
  
    • Combine the Chinese 5 spice powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly. Reserve 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture for the sauce.
  
    • Coat both sides of the chicken with the remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons of the rub. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or cover and marinate longer in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.
  
    • Preheat the grill. When the grill is hot, cook the chicken for 5 minutes. Turn and cook another 5 minutes. Check for doneness. Alternatively cook the chicken at 450º for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  
    • While the chicken is cooking, add the orange juice, butter, and remaining 2 teaspoons of the spice rub to a small pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is done.
  
    • Spoon the sauce over the chicken.

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