Juicy Roasted Chicken with Special Seasoning

Name: Juicy Roasted Chicken with Special Seasoning
Prep time: 2 hr
Cook time: 1 hr
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-Canton
Ingredients: 2.5 lb. Whole Chicken (Asian yellow chicken is preferred); Marinate; 1 tsp. Five-spice powder, to taste; 1 tsp. Salt, to taste; 1 tsp. Black pepper, to taste; 1 cup Garlic clover peeled; 1 cup Onion, Julienned; 2 stalks Green onion; 0.25 cup Honey; 0.5 cup White vinegar; 3 cup Cooking oil; 3 cup Minced Garlic; 0.3 cup Dried red chili; 2 tbsp. White sesame; 1 cup Bread crumbs; 1 tsp. Black pepper, to taste; 1 tsp. Salt, to taste

Chef John Zhang

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Crispy crust on the outside and juicy meat on the inside, this Roasted Chicken is literally named Wind Sand Chicken in Chinese. As a Hong Kong classic, the name “Wind Sand” comes from the texture of the fried garlic sprinkled on top of the crispy and tender roasted chicken. Follow Chef John’s instruction and enjoy this delicious chicken at home!

Recipe

PRE TIME: 2 hr

COOKING TIME: 1 hr

TOTAL TIME: 3 hr

2 SERVING

Ingredients:

2.5 lb. Whole Chicken (Asian yellow chicken is preferred)
Marinate
1 tsp. Five-spice powder, to taste
1 tsp. Salt, to taste
1 tsp. Black pepper, to taste
1 cup Garlic clover peeled
1 cup Onion, Julienned
2 stalks Green onion
0.25 cup Honey
0.5 cup White vinegar
3 cup Cooking oil
3 cup Minced Garlic
0.3 cup Dried red chili
2 tbsp. White sesame
1 cup Bread crumbs
1 tsp. Black pepper, to taste
1 tsp. Salt, to taste

Directions:

[Prepare the chicken] Step 1

Marinate the chicken. In a bowl, mix five-spice powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the whole chicken skin with the mixture.

[Prepare the chicken] Step 2

Then stuff the chicken with garlic, onion, and green onion. Marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.

[Prepare the chicken] Step 3

Combine white vinegar and honey, mix until honey is dissolved.

[Prepare the chicken] Step 4

Brush the chicken skin with this mixture.

[Prepare the chicken] Step 5

Bake chicken at 350°F/175°C for 60 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside.

[Seasoning] Step 1

In a wok/skillet over high heat, add 3 cups/150g cooking oil, bring the oil to 250°F/120°C, and deep fry the minced garlic until golden brown. Drain oil.

[Seasoning] Step 2