Creamy Chicken with Chinese 5-Spice and Baobab Powder
A rich and creamy chicken dish with a hint of spice and tang, featuring Chinese 5-Spice and baobab powder.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4chicken thighs
- 2chicken breasts
- 1tbspChinese 5-Spice seasoning
- 1tbspbaobab powder
- 1red bell pepper
- 1/2cupwhite wine
- 1/2cupheavy cream
- 2tbspolive oil
- fresh herbs
How to make Creamy Chicken with Chinese 5-Spice and Baobab Powder
Season and Sear the Chicken
Coat the chicken pieces with the Chinese 5-Spice seasoning and baobab powder, ensuring they are evenly covered.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. You can also use air fryer
In the same skillet, add the sliced red bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until it softens.
Deglaze and Cook
Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits for extra flavor. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Allow the sauce to thicken for about 3-5 minutes.
Add the chicken back into the skillet with the sauce. Simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is creamy and thickened.
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve hot.
Tips & Tricks
Chinese 5-Spice and baobab powder add enough flavor depth, eliminating the need for extra salt.
Baobab powder brings a subtle tang that balances the creaminess. For a more tangy twist, add a dash of lemon juice at the end.
For an extra silky texture, blend the sauce ingredients (without the chicken) briefly in a blender before returning them to the pan.
