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Vietnamese Rotisserie Chicken

Irresistibly Juicy Vietnamese Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

This Vietnamese Rotisserie Chicken, or Ga Roti, features juicy chicken drumsticks in a savory sauce, perfect for family meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 drumsticks
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 8 pieces Chicken Drumsticks Swap for thighs or whole legs if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Five-Spice Powder Substitute with individual spices if necessary.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Brown sugar or maple syrup can be used as substitutes.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Crushed for maximum flavor.
  • 3 pieces Shallots Finely chopped.
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Cooking Oil Any neutral oil like vegetable or canola.
  • 1.25 cups Coconut Juice Substitute with water or chicken stock mixed with honey.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep frying pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine salt, five-spice powder, soy sauce, and honey to create a marinade. Add crushed garlic and chopped shallots. Let chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  2. Heat cooking oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until shimmering.
  3. Remove drumsticks from marinade and fry in hot oil for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Wipe the pan clean, return to medium heat and add reserved marinade and coconut juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
  5. Simmer the chicken for about 20 minutes, flipping occasionally to coat in sauce. Add water if needed to keep moist.
  6. Transfer chicken to a serving platter, spoon sauce over, and serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drumstickCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 370mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken longer and monitor oil temperature during frying.

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