Chinese Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 roasting chicken (4-5 pounds); ¼ cup minced fresh ginger; 4 scallions, minced (white and two inches of green); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons cracked szechwan pepper; 1 tablespoon five-spice powder; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 roasting chicken (4-5 pounds)
¼ cup minced fresh ginger
4 scallions, minced (white and two inches of green)
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons cracked szechwan pepper
1 tablespoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt

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Rinse and dry chicken and allow it to stand uncovered in the refrigerator overnight.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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Combine ginger, scallions, garlic, roasted sesame oil and soy sauce in a small bowl and mix well.
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Loosen the skin of the chicken and rub the spice paste between the skin and the chicken.
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In a small bowl, combine the cracked szechuan pepper, 5-spice powder, red pepper flakes and salt and rub onto the skin of the chicken.
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Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan.
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Roast for 15 minutes at 450 degrees.
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Reduce the oven to 350 degrees and continue roasting, basting frequently with pan juices, for about 1 and a half hours, or until a leg moves freely in its socket.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 roasting chicken (4-5 pounds), ¼ cup minced fresh ginger, 4 scallions, minced (white and two inches of green), 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Chinese Roast Chicken 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.

Chinese Roast Chicken

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