Five Spice Glazed Roasted Chicken
Indulge in the succulent flavors of the Orient with this Five Spice Glazed Roasted Chicken. Utilizing fragrant Chinese five-spice blend, this recipe offers a captivating harmony of sweet and savory notes. Enhance your meal with a flavorful dipping sauce that perfectly complements the rich, tender chicken, making it an exceptional dish to impress family and friends.
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
whole chicken
1 (trimmed of excess fat, giblets removed (3-4 pound))
scallions
3 (cut in 4 pieces (white and green parts used))
fresh ginger
6 slices (1/4-inch slices)
orange zest
1 strip (1x3-inch strip)
peanut oil
2 teaspoons (divided)
toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons (divided)
honey
2 teaspoons (none)
soy sauce
1 teaspoon + 1/2 cup (divided)
five-spice powder
2 teaspoons (none)
rice vinegar
1/4 cup (none)
orange zest
1 teaspoon (finely grated)
fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon (peeled and grated)
garlic clove
1 small (minced)
scallion
1 (thinly sliced (white and green parts))
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Prepare the chicken by stuffing the cavity with the scallions, ginger, and orange zest.
3
In a roasting pan, set a V-rack or regular rack, and brush it with 1 teaspoon of peanut oil.
4
In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1 teaspoon of peanut oil with sesame oil, honey, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.
5
Brush this mixture over the entire chicken and sprinkle with the five-spice powder for an aromatic boost.
6
Tuck the wings under the back of the chicken, cross the legs, and secure them with kitchen twine.
7
Place the chicken breast-side down on the rack and roast until the back is golden brown, about 35-40 minutes.
8
Carefully remove the chicken from the oven, turn it breast-side up, and cut the twine holding the legs. Gently separate the legs slightly.
9
Baste the chicken with pan drippings and continue roasting until the breast is golden brown and a meat thermometer in the thigh reads 170°F (77°C), about 20-25 minutes.
10
Transfer the chicken to a carving board and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
11
For the sauce, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and sliced scallion in a small bowl.
12
Carve the chicken into 8 pieces and serve with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Spice Glazed Roasted Chicken?
It is a succulent roasted chicken dish featuring a Chinese five-spice blend that offers a captivating harmony of sweet and savory notes.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe is designed to serve 4 people.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 220 degrees Celsius.
What ingredients are used to stuff the chicken cavity?
The cavity is stuffed with scallions, fresh ginger slices, and a strip of orange zest.
What is the glaze made of?
The glaze consists of a mixture of peanut oil, toasted sesame oil, honey, and soy sauce.
How is the five-spice powder applied?
The five-spice powder is sprinkled over the entire chicken after it has been brushed with the oil and honey glaze.
Why is kitchen twine used in this recipe?
Kitchen twine is used to secure the crossed legs of the chicken to help it roast evenly.
How should the chicken be positioned initially on the roasting rack?
The chicken should be placed breast-side down on the rack for the first stage of roasting.
How long should the chicken roast breast-side down?
It should roast for about 35 to 40 minutes until the back is golden brown.
What is the next step after the initial roasting period?
Turn the chicken breast-side up, cut the twine, separate the legs slightly, and baste with pan drippings.
What is the target internal temperature for the chicken?
The chicken is cooked when a meat thermometer inserted into the thigh reads 170 degrees Fahrenheit (77 degrees Celsius).
How long does the second stage of roasting take?
The second stage, roasting breast-side up, takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
Should the chicken rest before carving?
Yes, allow the chicken to rest on a carving board for 10 minutes to retain its juices.
What are the ingredients for the dipping sauce?
The sauce includes soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and sliced scallions.
How is the chicken carved for serving?
The chicken should be carved into 8 pieces and served with the dipping sauce on the side.
What size chicken is best for this recipe?
A whole chicken weighing between 3 and 4 pounds is recommended.
Is orange zest used in more than one way?
Yes, one strip is used for stuffing the chicken and one teaspoon of finely grated zest is used in the sauce.
What kind of ginger is needed?
The recipe calls for fresh ginger, sliced for stuffing and peeled and grated for the sauce.
Does the recipe use toasted sesame oil?
Yes, toasted sesame oil is used in both the glaze and the dipping sauce.
What type of vinegar is used in the sauce?
Rice vinegar is used to provide the acidic balance in the dipping sauce.
Is garlic included in the recipe?
Yes, one small minced garlic clove is added to the dipping sauce.
How many scallions are required in total?
Four scallions are required: three for stuffing the chicken and one for the dipping sauce.
What should be done with the chicken wings?
The wings should be tucked under the back of the chicken before roasting.
Is honey used in the recipe?
Yes, two teaspoons of honey are used in the glaze mixture.
What type of roasting rack is suggested?
A V-rack or a regular roasting rack can be used, provided it is brushed with oil.
Can I use peanut oil?
Yes, the recipe specifically uses peanut oil for both the rack and the glaze.
What is the recipe category?
The recipe is categorized under Whole Chicken.
How is the scallion prepared for the sauce?
One scallion should be thinly sliced, using both the white and green parts.
Is the chicken trimmed before cooking?
Yes, the chicken should be trimmed of excess fat and the giblets should be removed.
What tags are associated with this dish?
Tags include chinese cuisine, roast chicken, five-spice, glazed chicken, and asian flavors.