Chicken Roasted with Onions and Soy Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Roasted with Onions and Soy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken breasts, with bones and skin, cleaned thoroughly but with some of its fat retained, and dried; each breast cut into quarters; 2 tablespoons Chinese white rice wine or gin; 3 tablespoons double dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon Chinese white rice vinegar or distilled vinegar; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil; 4 cups thinly sliced onions

Servings: persons

3 pounds chicken breasts, with bones and skin, cleaned thoroughly but with some of its fat retained, and dried; each breast cut into quarters
2 tablespoons Chinese white rice wine or gin
3 tablespoons double dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Chinese white rice vinegar or distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 cups thinly sliced onions

1
Place the chicken pieces in a roasting pan and toss with the rice wine or gin, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar, rice vinegar, and pepper.
2
Put the garlic slices on and under the chicken pieces.
3
Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
4
Preheat the oven to 375F.
5
Heat a wok over high heat for 30 seconds, add the peanut oil, and coat the wok with it, using a spatula.
6
When a wisp of white smoke appears, add the onions.
7
Stir and cook for a minute, lower the heat to medium, and cook for another 3 minutes until onions are soft.
8
Turn off the heat.
9
Spoon the onions over, around, and under the chicken pieces.
10
Place the roasting pan with the chicken and onions in the preheated oven and roast for 30 minutes.
11
Lower the heat to 350F, turn the chicken over, and roast for another 30 minutes.
12
Turn the chicken over again and cook for a final 30 minutes, basting halfway through.
13
Turn off the heat.
14
Transfer the chicken to a heated platter and serve with cooked rice.

927

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds chicken breasts, with bones and skin, cleaned thoroughly but with some of its fat retained, and dried; each breast cut into quarters, 2 tablespoons Chinese white rice wine or gin, 3 tablespoons double dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Roasted with Onions and Soy Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Roasted with Onions and Soy Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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