Five Spiced Chicken with Sweet Hoisin Glaze

2          tbsp     packed light brown sugar

1          tbsp     sweet paprika

4                      cloves garlic, minced

2          tsp       Chinese five spice powder

1          tsp       fennel seed, crushed

1          tsp       dry mustard

1/4       tsp       each salt and pepper

3          lb         bone in, skin on chicken pieces (breasts, legs or thighs)

Glaze:

1/4       cup      hoisin sauce

2          tbsp     maple syrup

2          tbsp     honey

1          tbsp     minced fresh ginger

1          tbsp     soy sauce

1.  In small bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic, five spice powder, fennel seeds, mustard and salt and pepper. Place chicken pieces in 13 – x 9 – inch baking dish. Massage spice rub all over chicken pieces, coating well and evenly. Cover dish with plastic wrap; marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or for up to 8 hours.

2.  Meanwhile, in separate bowl, stir together hoisin sauce, maple syrup, honey, fresh ginger and soy sauce; set aside.

3.  Preheat oven to 350F.

4.  Bring chicken to room temperature for 30 minutes. Transfer chicken pieces to large aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with half of glaze. Roast in centre of preheated oven, brushing once halfway through with remaining glaze,  for 35 to 45 minutes (depending on whether you’re using white or dark meat) or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a fork.

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