Tropical Island Chicken
Whole chicken roasted with a tropical-flavored marinade made from soy sauce, sesame, sugar, and other ingredients.
Ingredients
soy sauce
1/2 cup
vegetable oil
1/3 cup
water
1/4 cup
dried minced onion
2 tablespoons
sesame seeds
2 tablespoons
sugar
1 tablespoon
garlic cloves (minced)
4
salt
3/4 teaspoon
cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon
ground ginger
1 teaspoon
broiler/fryer chickens (quartered)
2 (3 to 4 pounds each)
Instructions
1
Marinating
In a large sealable plastic bag, mix the first 10 ingredients. Take out 1/3 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Add the chicken to the bag; seal and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
2
Roasting
Drain and discard the marinade. Cover and roast the chicken over medium-high heat for 45-60 minutes until the juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees, turning frequently and basting with the reserved marinade.
