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Roasted Chicken Recipe

Author: Evelyn Petrie
This Vietnamese Roasted Chicken features a savory and slightly sweet glaze, making it a flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass
  • 5 cloves Garlic for Stuffing
  • 1 Lemon, for stuffing
  • ¼ cup Fish Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 3 cloves Garlic for Glaze, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C).
  • Combine melted butter and olive oil. Brush this mix over the entire chicken, including the cavity.
  • Sprinkle on salt and pepper, then rub minced garlic on the chicken.
  • Stuff the chicken with lemongrass, garlic, and lemon.
  • Tie the chicken legs with butcher’s twine, ensuring it cooks evenly.
  • Place the chicken in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting with pan juices every 30 minutes.
  • While the chicken roasts, combine the glaze ingredients in a saucepan. Heat until bubbling, then set aside.
  • Once roasting time is complete, increase the oven to broil.
  • Brush the chicken with the glaze and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Ensure the internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). If needed, return to 425 degrees F for 5-10 more minutes.
  • Serve the chicken with any leftover glaze.

Notes

  • Regular basting with pan juices keeps the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Lemongrass Usage: Gently bruise the lemongrass stalk before stuffing to release its full aroma.
  • Glaze Management: For a thicker glaze, simmer for a few extra minutes until slightly reduced.
  • Temperature Check: Use a meat thermometer to ensure accurate doneness at 165 degrees F for the most tender meat.
  • Butcher’s Twine: Securely tying the legs ensures even cooking and a polished presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 38gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1100mgSugar: 1g
Keyword Roasted Chicken
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