Chinese roast chicken

Recipe for chinese roast chicken

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Chinese roast chicken is a flavorful and succulent dish that combines the rich flavors of Chinese spices with tender and juicy roasted chicken. This recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, creating a mouthwatering aroma that will surely entice your taste buds. The marinade infuses the chicken with a delightful combination of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and other traditional Chinese seasonings, resulting in a delightful burst of flavors with every bite. Whether you're looking for a delicious weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to serve at a gathering, this Chinese roast chicken recipe is sure to impress.

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Chinese roast chicken details

Chinese roast chicken, recipe Rating: 4.5
Number of votes:100 INGREDIENTS:

1 chicken of approx. 2kg, cleaned

Seasoning:

1 tbsp five spice powder

1 tbsp sugar

½ tbsp salt

Dash of pepper

For rubbing skin:

6 tbsp maltose

2 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tbsp black vinegar

2 cups water

Method:

1. Rub seasoning ingredients into the cavity of chicken. Marinade for at least 2 hours.

2. Combine all ingredients for rubbing skin in a pot. Heat the mixture until all maltose is melted. Bring it to a boil.

3. Pour syrup onto chicken. Soak the chicken in the syrup for about 10 minutes. Turn the chicken over a few times so that the whole chicken is nicely coloured by the syrup.

4. Hang the chicken as shown in the picture. Dry for another 2 hours.

5. Roast chicken in preheated oven at 200-220 degC for 1 hour or until chicken is cooked and the skin is golden brown.

6. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before chopping the chicken into serving pieces. Garnish with lemon slices, parsley or coriander leaves and serve.