How to Make Chinese Roast Chicken with Gravy - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chinese Roast Chicken with Gravy is a mouthwatering and flavorful dish that combines the succulent taste of perfectly roasted chicken with a rich and savory gravy. This traditional Chinese recipe is a true crowd-pleaser and is perfect for serving at family gatherings, special occasions, or even as a delicious weeknight meal for the whole family to enjoy.

The secret to this dish lies in the marination and roasting process, which infuses the chicken with a fragrant and irresistible blend of...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • ¾ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup sesame oil
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ⅛ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a roasting pan. Coat with soy sauce and bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 30 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 1 hour.
  • Drizzle oil over chicken and bake for another 10 minutes. Remove chicken from oven, place on a platter and keep warm.
  • To Make Gravy: Put roasting pan on stove; pour chicken stock into pan and bring to a boil, stirring frequently, scraping up bits of caramelized soy sauce. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water and mix; stir this mixture into roasting pan and stir until well combined and a nice, thick gravy is made. Serve with roasted chicken.
  • Nutrition

    944 cal.

    • Total Fat: 69g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 273mg
    • Sodium: 2546mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 70g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 772mg