Soy-Poached Roast Chicken

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   In stockpot or narrow 6-quart pot, combine soy sauce, rice wine, 2 cups water, star anise, sugar and ginger.

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   Bring to rolling boil.

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   Add 6 scallions.

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   Lower chicken gently and slowly into liquid, breast side down.

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   Bring back to boil, and cook steadily for 10 minutes.

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   Turn off heat, and turn chicken over.

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   Let sit in hot liquid 15 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, trim and mince remaining scallions and preheat oven to 500 degrees.

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   Carefully remove chicken from liquid, and put in skillet or roasting pan.

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    Roast 5 minutes, or until nicely browned; keep an eye on it -- it can burn easily.

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    Meanwhile, reheat liquid.

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    When chicken is ready, carve and serve with a few spoonfuls of sauce over it.

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    Put minced scallions into a cup of sauce; pass at table to go over white rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.