"Chinese Roasted Chicken Recipe"

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a unique sweetness with fewer calories.

five-spice powder

🥗Healthier: cinnamon and nutmeg

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Cinnamon and nutmeg can mimic the flavor profile.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without alcohol.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Mix soy sauce, Chinese rice wine vinegar, Chinese five spice, Aji-no-moto, hoisin sauce, garlic, and brown cane sugar in a bowl.

Rub the mixture all over the chicken thighs, ensuring even coverage.

Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.

Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a baking dish.

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, basting with juices every 15 minutes.

Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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