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Expand1 well-bred roasting chicken Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon light agave nectar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon boiling water Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon soy sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon 5-spice powder Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wash and dry the chicken. Rub the cavity and the outside with salt.
Ask a question about this stepCombine the other ingredients, except the cilantro, and mix well. With a pastry brush, apply the glaze all over the outside of the bird. Then place on a rack over a roasting pan and allow to dry in a cool, breezy place (or next to a fan) for 1-2 hours. (Drying the skin out helps make it crispy.)
Ask a question about this stepPlace the chicken with the breast side down on the rack and bake. After 20 minutes, carefully turn the breast side up and roast for another 50 minutes (or until well browned). Remove from oven and cool.
Ask a question about this stepTransfer chicken to cutting board and, with a cleaver, chop into medium chunks. Garnish with cilantro and serve at room temperature.
Ask a question about this stepI love recipes that are simple, yet so different from the familiar style of cooking something so popular. Thumbs up!
Thanks, Liz! I like your recipe with the roasted lemons, too!
Miranda is an editor at Food52.
This sounds delicious! Thanks for the recipe!