Zhong-buttermilk Roasted Chicken
The most crispy, tender and flavor-packed chicken you will ever make! Recipe by Fear the Feast.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and salt both sides of the chicken well.
- Prepare the marinade: combine buttermilk, Chinese five spice, white pepper, and Zhong Sauce in a bowl, and whisk to combine.
- In a glass container or plastic bag, place in the chicken thighs and marinade and made sure the chicken is coated. Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but ideally overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, shake off any excess marinade from the chicken thighs, and place on the tray skin side up.
- Roast the chicken for about 25 minutes, and then brush Zhong Sauce on the skin. Continue to cook the chicken for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature on a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
- As soon as you take out the chicken thighs from the oven, sprinkle sesame seeds on the skin.
- Let the chicken thighs rest for 10 minutes, and enjoy with shredded scallions on top.