FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN BREASTS

Five spices - equal parts ground cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, star anise and peppercorns - make up five-spice powder, which deliciously spices up chicken.

4 chicken breasts

3 green onions, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbsp packed brown sugar

2 Tbsp fish sauce

2 Tbsp soy sauce

2 Tbsp dry sherry

1/2 tsp five-spice powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp chili paste

2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander

In shallow glass dish, arrange chicken in single lay. In small bowl, whisk together onions, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, sherry, five-spice powder, salt, pepper and chili paste; pour over chicken, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in fridge for 2 hours.

Place chicken on greased grill over medium-high heat; brush with any marinade. close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside, 25-30 minutes. Garnish with coriander.

Makes 4 servings.

Per serving: 211 calories

Canadian Living "BBQ Best," Summer 2006, pg 44