Vietnamese Crispy Roasted Chicken (Ga Roti)
Oven-roasted tender and flavorful, soy-marinated chicken. Serve with steamed rice, lettuce, pickled vegetables, sliced tomatoes, and cucumbers for a complete meal.
- Prep time
- 1 hr 5 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr 5 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5 chicken leg quarters
- 3 tablespoons Maggi Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Powder
- 1 shallot (finely diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (finely diced)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine Maggi Seasoning, sugar, salt, five-spice seasoning powder, shallot, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge for best results.
- 2
Preheat oven to 425 °F. Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper to reduce cleanup then place a wire rack on top. Lay chicken skin side down with spacing in between and bake for 30 minutes. Flip and repeat for additional 30 minutes.
- 3
Change the oven setting to broil at 400°F. Broil until you get the desired caramelization and crispiness on the skin (about 2-5 minutes).