Combine water, kosher salt, 3 Tbsp brown sugar, and 2 Tbsp soy sauce in a large bowl and stir until salt and sugar have dissolved.
Stir in 2 Tbsp five-spice powder.
Pour mixture into a large ziplock bag.
Rinse chicken with cold water.
Place chicken and ice in bag with the salt mixture.
Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning several times.
Remove chicken from bag and pat dry with paper towels.
Discard the brine/marinade.
Combine hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ginger, 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp five-spice powder in a small bowl.
Heat one side of the grill to medium and leave the other side turned off.
Place chicken, skin side down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray.
Close lid and grill for 8 minutes on each side, brushing it occasionally with the hoisin sauce mixture.
Place chicken skin side up on the unheated side of the grill; brush again.
Grill an extra 5 minutes or until done.
Discard skin and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	178.14 Kcal (746 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.35g	5%
Cholesterol	16.97mg	6%
Sodium	2477.05mg	103%
Potassium	109.57mg	2%
Total Carbs	27.49g	9%
Sugars	10.38g	42%
Dietary Fiber	7.99g	32%
Protein	6.18g	12%
Vitamin C	7.8mg	13%
Iron	7.9mg	44%
Calcium	188mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	49.35 Kcal (207 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.93g	5%
Cholesterol	4.7mg	6%
Sodium	686.18mg	103%
Potassium	30.35mg	2%
Total Carbs	7.61g	9%
Sugars	2.87g	42%
Dietary Fiber	2.21g	32%
Protein	1.71g	12%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	13%
Iron	2.2mg	44%
Calcium	52.1mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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