Q: Can I use a regular chicken instead of a small free-range chicken for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use a regular chicken, but the cooking time may vary depending on the size.
Q: Is it necessary to marinate the chicken overnight?
A: Marinating overnight enhances the flavor, but if you’re short on time, a few hours of marination can still be effective.
Q: Can I substitute any ingredient if I don’t have oyster sauce?
A: Yes, you can use soy sauce or hoisin sauce as a substitute, though the flavor will slightly differ.
Honey Glazed Roast Chicken
Notes
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (approximately 1200g)
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons cooking wine
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Prepare a small free-range chicken (about 1200g), wash and scald with boiling water.
- Rub the surface with dark soy sauce for coloring.
- Mix light soy sauce, oyster sauce, cooking wine, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Marinate the chicken evenly.
- Pierce the chicken with a fork for better flavor absorption and refrigerate overnight.
- Stuff the chicken with an onion and roast in a 200°C oven for 80 minutes. Cover with foil if it browns too much.
- Flip the chicken, brush with the sauce, and roast at 180°C for another 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
- Show the finished dish.
- Enjoy the juicy, tender chicken with a honey glaze.
- Experience the soft, bone-falling texture and rich aroma.
- Rich in protein and essential nutrients from the chicken.
- Contains flavors from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and other seasonings which contribute to a balanced taste.
- Caloric content will vary depending on the size of the serving and the chicken's size.
