Ginger Garlic Baked Chicken

Ginger Garlic Baked Chicken Recipe

Serves 2-3 | Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Marinate Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 30-40 Minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs chicken drumsticks
One 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped
5 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 heavy dashes white pepper
Pinch of Chinese five-spice powder, optional
Pinch of salt

Method:

(1) Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. 

(2) Add the ginger and garlic to the chicken and gently rub them on the chicken. 

(3) Add the rest of the ingredients to the chicken, stir to mix well so the chicken drumsticks are nicely coated with all the ingredients.

(4) Set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes or best for 2 hours in the fridge.

(5) Pre-heat the oven to 375F. 

(6) Line the chicken on a tray lined with baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes in the middle of the oven, or until the surface turn golden brown, slightly charred and inside is cooked through. 

(7) Serve warm.

Cook’s Note:

If the ginger and garlic are burned on the surface of the chicken, scrape them off before serving. You may cover the chicken with aluminum foil to prevent the surface from getting too dark. You can do that in the middle of baking the chicken, once the chicken surface has turned dark but the inside is still not cooked.