Before I go on, I sincerely hope you like chicken. Because I do and this could potentially be my favourite chicken recipe ever! It’s seriously delicious, moreish and insanely addictive. Best of all, this only requires 5-ingredients, and I promise you won’t need to get takeaway after this. It is that good!!!!!

Personally if anyone asked what my go-to ingredients would be, my answer is likely to include pork mince and chicken thighs, because both are super versatile. Today, I’ve gone for chicken thigh, with skin, as the skin here elevates this dish to another level as it crisps up under the grill.

Yes – this is Chinese five spice chicken with glossy skin, juicy meat and so much umami, on a bed of ginger chow mein, as demonstrated here. Of course you could substitute noodles with steamed rice. Or just eat it as it is. Whatever you fancy really, I support all your decisions.