Chinese Rubbed Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Rubbed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs chicken; ¼ cup brown sugar substitute; ¼ cup sugar substitute; ¼ cup soy sauce, low sodium; 2 tablespoons orange rind, minced; 1 tablespoon arrowroot or 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon parsley, dried; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs chicken
¼ cup brown sugar substitute
¼ cup sugar substitute
¼ cup soy sauce, low sodium
2 tablespoons orange rind, minced
1 tablespoon arrowroot or 1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon parsley, dried
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder

1
Rinse and clean chicken.
2
Leave it whole or cut into parts.
3
If you decide to grill chicken, I suggest leaving the skin on, otherwise remove skin.
4
Whisk arrowroot with cold water until well blended.
5
Mix with rest of ingredients except chicken.
6
Rub all over chicken and let stand ~ 30 minutes at room temperature (I put mine into the cold microwave to marinate.
7
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8
Roast ~25 minutes in a pre-heated 350F oven.
9
Lower heat to 300F and continue roasting another 20 minutes or until juices run clear when thigh is pierced.

169

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.

My Personal Notes

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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: 1 12 lbs chicken, ¼ cup brown sugar substitute, ¼ cup sugar substitute, ¼ cup soy sauce, low sodium, and more.

Yes, Chinese Rubbed 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Rubbed Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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