Soy Cumin Chicken Recipe

Name: Soy Cumin Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups soy sauce (16 fl oz); 3/4 cup medium-dry Sherry; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/3 cup vegetable oil plus additional for brushing pans; 1/4 cup minced garlic (from about 5 large cloves); 3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil; 3 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried hot red-pepper flakes; 10 chicken wings (2 lb total); 6 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (4 1/2 lb total); 6 chicken drumsticks (2 lb total); 6 chicken thighs (2 lb total); 1/2 lime; Accompaniment: lime wedges

Servings: persons

2 cups soy sauce (16 fl oz)
3/4 cup medium-dry Sherry
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil plus additional for brushing pans
1/4 cup minced garlic (from about 5 large cloves)
3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
10 chicken wings (2 lb total)
6 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (4 1/2 lb total)
6 chicken drumsticks (2 lb total)
6 chicken thighs (2 lb total)
1/2 lime
Accompaniment: lime wedges

1
Stir together soy sauce, Sherry, sugar, vegetable oil, garlic, sesame oil, cumin, and red-pepper flakes in a large glass measure until sugar is dissolved.
2
Divide chicken pieces among 3 large sealable bags, then divide marinade among bags and seal, pressing out excess air. Put bags in a large bowl (in case of leaks) and marinate chicken, chilled, 2 hours.
3
Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
4
Line 2 large shallow baking pans (18 by 12 by 1 inch) with foil and brush foil with some of oil.
5
Transfer chicken pieces with tongs to a large bowl and pour marinade into a 4-quart wide saucepan.
6
Divide half of chicken between pans, skin sides down, without touching, and roast chicken in oven 12 minutes. Loosen cooked chicken with a metal spatula (browned chicken may stick to foil; don't worry if some skin is left behind), then turn chicken over and switch position of pans. Continue to roast until cooked through and lightly browned, 13 to 18 minutes more. Transfer chicken to platter (do not cover).
7
Discard foil, then line pans with new foil and brush foil with oil. Divide remaining chicken between pans, skin sides down, without touching, and roast in oven 12 minutes. Loosen chicken with spatula, then turn chicken over and switch position of pans. Continue to roast until cooked through and lightly browned, 13 to 18 minutes more. Transfer to a large platter (do not cover).
8
While chicken roasts, gently boil marinade until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, 20 to 25 minutes. Drizzle chicken with some of sauce and serve remainder on the side.
9
Squeeze juice from lime half all over chicken before serving.

1679

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

219

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups soy sauce (16 fl oz), 3/4 cup medium-dry Sherry, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/3 cup vegetable oil plus additional for brushing pans, and more.

Yes, Soy Cumin 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.

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Soy Cumin Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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