Description
Roast Chicken with Soy & Mirin is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a savory-sweet glaze, perfect for impressing family and friends. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful feast, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. With its foolproof cooking techniques, you’ll create a stunning centerpiece for any gathering without the hassle. Enjoy crispy skin and juicy meat that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together soy sauce, mirin, ginger, garlic, honey, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Place it breast-side up in a roasting pan and scatter sliced green onions around it.
- Roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), basting occasionally with leftover marinade.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (227g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 110mg