Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

Chicken

whole, fat removed

2 cup

Dried Chinese Mushrooms

sliced

2 bunch

Baby Bok Choy

boiled

20 unit

Shallots

peeled

20 unit

Garlic Cloves

peeled

0.5 cup

Red Wine

any sort

2 tsp

Light Soy Sauce

3 tbsp

Honey

1 tsp

Salt

Step 1
~4 min

Soak the dried mushroom slices in water until softened.

Step 2
~4 min

Reserve the mushroom soaking liquid.

Step 3
~4 min

Loosen the skin of the chicken.

Step 4
~4 min

Prepare the marinade by mixing red wine, light soy sauce, honey, and salt.

Step 5
~4 min

Rub the marinade under the skin, in the cavity, and over the skin of the chicken.

Step 6
~4 min

Reserve a small amount of the marinade for the gravy.

Step 7
~4 min

Tuck the softened mushroom slices under the skin of the chicken.

Step 8
~4 min

Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan assisted).

Step 9
~4 min

Place the chicken in a large roasting tin and cover loosely with foil.

Key Technique: Roasting
Step 10
~4 min

Roast for 30 minutes.

Step 11
~4 min

Reduce the oven temperature to 150°C.

Step 12
~4 min

Add peeled shallots and garlic cloves to the roasting tin.

Key Technique: Roasting
Step 13
~4 min

Roast uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 14
~4 min

Check for doneness by piercing with a skewer; the juices should run clear.

Step 15
~4 min

To make the gravy, pour out the excess oil from the roasting tin.

Key Technique: Roasting
Step 16
~4 min

Add the reserved mushroom water and leftover marinade to the pan.

Step 17
~4 min

Heat the gravy mixture on the stovetop.

Step 18
~4 min

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Step 19
~4 min

Place the roasted chicken on a serving plate and garnish with boiled baby bok choy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, for enhanced flavor.

Baste the chicken with the pan juices during roasting for added moisture and flavor.

Adjust the amount of honey in the marinade to your desired sweetness level.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The marinade can be prepared a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice or noodles.

Accompany with steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed Rice
Noodles
Steamed Broccoli

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

East Asia

Cultural Significance

A common dish served during family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Chinese New Year
Family Reunions

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Family Dinner
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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