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Shandong Roast Chicken

Savory Shandong Roast Chicken with Fragrant Flavor Burst

Experience the delicate balance of salty, sweet, and tangy flavors in this Shandong Roast Chicken, a simple yet impressive dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Free-Range Chicken about 1.6kg
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor and helps with skin crisping
For the Marinade
  • 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce Provides color and depth of flavor
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine Adds aromatic complexity
  • 1 tsp Grated Ginger Juice Adds a fresh, zesty note
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Black Vinegar Key to the sauce's signature taste
  • 2 tsp Soy Sauce Adjusts the flavor profile
  • 2 tsp Sugar Balances the acidity of the vinegar
  • 2 Bird’s Eye Chillies Introduces heat
  • 1 Coriander Root finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic finely chopped

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Baking paper
  • meat thermometer
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by thoroughly rinsing the whole free-range chicken under cold water, then pat it dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken generously with salt, both inside and out.
  2. In a bowl, combine dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and grated ginger juice. Rub this mixture all over the chicken.
  3. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and roast the chicken for about 1 hour.
  4. Once the hour is up, remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes on a cutting board.
  5. In a bowl, mix the black vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, bird’s eye chillies, finely chopped coriander root, and garlic to create the sauce.
  6. Finally, carve the chicken into pieces and garnish with the fragrant sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate overnight; for crisp skin, ensure the chicken is thoroughly dried before roasting.

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