Spiced Roast Chicken
Saturday, May 16th, 2009Ingredients :
· 3- to 4-lb. chicken pieces (drum-sticks, wings, and thighs)*
· 1/4 c. soy sauce
· 2 cloves garlic, crushed
· 1 tsp. black pepper
· 1/4 c. sugar
· 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
· several lettuce leaves
How To Make:
· Rinse chicken in cool water and pat dry with paper towels.
· Mix soy sauce, garlic, pepper, sugar, and oil in a bowl.
· Thoroughly rub chicken pieces with this mixture.
· Save unused portion of mixture for later use. Place chicken on a plate and let stand for 2 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
· Place chicken on a rack in a roasting pan and roast uncovered for 1hours at 350F.
· Turn chicken and drizzle with remaining soy sauce mixture every half hour during roasting.
· When chicken is done, remove from the oven.
· Arrange pieces on a bed of lettuce on a serving platter.
Preparation time: 10 minutes Refrigeration time: 2 to 4 hours Cooking time: 1.5 hours, Serves 4
