SOY CUMIN CHICKEN

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Provided by Alexis Touchet

Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Garlic     Marinate     Roast     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups soy sauce (16 fl oz)
3/4 cup medium-dry Sherry
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil plus additional for brushing pans
1/4 cup minced garlic (from about 5 large cloves)
3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
10 chicken wings (2 lb total)
6 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (4 1/2 lb total)
6 chicken drumsticks (2 lb total)
6 chicken thighs (2 lb total)
1/2 lime
Accompaniment: lime wedges

Steps:

  • Stir together soy sauce, Sherry, sugar, vegetable oil, garlic, sesame oil, cumin, and red-pepper flakes in a large glass measure until sugar is dissolved.
  • Divide chicken pieces among 3 large sealable bags, then divide marinade among bags and seal, pressing out excess air. Put bags in a large bowl (in case of leaks) and marinate chicken, chilled, 2 hours.
  • Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Line 2 large shallow baking pans (18 by 12 by 1 inch) with foil and brush foil with some of oil.
  • Transfer chicken pieces with tongs to a large bowl and pour marinade into a 4-quart wide saucepan.
  • Divide half of chicken between pans, skin sides down, without touching, and roast chicken in oven 12 minutes. Loosen cooked chicken with a metal spatula (browned chicken may stick to foil; don't worry if some skin is left behind), then turn chicken over and switch position of pans. Continue to roast until cooked through and lightly browned, 13 to 18 minutes more. Transfer chicken to platter (do not cover).
  • Discard foil, then line pans with new foil and brush foil with oil. Divide remaining chicken between pans, skin sides down, without touching, and roast in oven 12 minutes. Loosen chicken with spatula, then turn chicken over and switch position of pans. Continue to roast until cooked through and lightly browned, 13 to 18 minutes more. Transfer to a large platter (do not cover).
  • While chicken roasts, gently boil marinade until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, 20 to 25 minutes. Drizzle chicken with some of sauce and serve remainder on the side.
  • Squeeze juice from lime half all over chicken before serving.

sanjana_ tahura
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Wayne
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper.


Ashton Mahabir
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Chinese food. It's sure to become a favorite.


Zach Payne
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This is one of the best chicken recipes I've ever tried. It's easy to make and the results are always perfect.


Niyonkuru Dauda
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If you like your chicken with a little more spice, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce. It really gives it a nice kick!


Adwoa Fresh
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I didn't have any soy sauce on hand, so I used tamari instead. It worked just as well and the chicken still tasted amazing.


IShara Odom
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The chicken turned out incredibly tender and juicy. The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness, saltiness, and spice.


Golap Khan
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I made this dish for a dinner party last weekend and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


jennielisa xtopher
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Fantastic recipe! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.


Blue Star
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This Soy Cumin Chicken recipe was an absolute delight! The chicken was tender and juicy, with a flavorful and slightly spicy sauce. I followed the recipe exactly as written, and it turned out perfectly. I served it with steamed rice and stir-fried ve