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Chinese Roast Chicken
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
16 mins
 
Servings: 5 People
Author: Dianne
Ingredients
  • 1 Whole Chicken or 8 pieces
  • 2 Stalks Scallions cut fine
  • 4 Cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
  • 1 tsp. Seasoned Salt
  • 1 tsp. Sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. Honey divided
  • 1 tsp. 5 Spice Powder
  • 1 Tbsp. Oyster Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. Dark or Mushroom Soy Sauce
  • 1 Medium Onion cut horizontally
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Cornstarch diluted in 1/4 cup water
Instructions
  1. Season chicken with all ingredients except 2 Tbsp. of honey, onion and cornstarch. Cover in a bowl and marinade in fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

  2. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick spray. Place chicken and 1/2 cup of water in baking pan and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

  3. Turn pieces over and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes. Turn and roast another 15 minutes adding more water as needed.

  4. Turn up heat to 400 degrees and brown 10 minutes on each side until reaches desired color. Or broil 5 minutes on each side.

  5. Bring drippings to a boil in pot., add 2 Tbsp of honey Dilute cornstarch and water and add to pot when boiling. Stir for about 1 minute until thickens. Add cut up onion. Season to taste.

  6. When chicken semi-cool, chop into medium pieces on a chopping board and place back into baking dish. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.
Recipe Notes

Goes well with white rice and stir-fry vegetables or vegetables alone if preferred.