The shining star of your next dinner party — try this five spice roasted chicken dish, crafted by Phillip Tang (@potatoislike). Juicy, savory, hefty. Want to opt for a tingly twist? Replace five spices with Mala Spice Mix and let your taste buds encounter an electric surprise.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Season inside the cavity of the chicken with five spice powder or Mala Spice Mix and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine five spice powders, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and ginger.
- Place chicken in marinade mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove chicken from marinade. Reserve leftover marinade.
- Place an empty beer can on a foil lined baking sheet. Stand chicken upright by fitting the beer can into the chicken.
- Roast chicken for 1 hour. After the hour, begin basting the chicken with the basting sauce every ten minutes until all of the sauce has been used up.
- Continue roasting until cooked through. Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Carve chicken. Garnish plate with colorful prawn chips. Serve with Sichuan Chili Crisp. Enjoy!