Vietnamese Crispy Roasted Chicken (Ga Roti)
Vietnamese roasted chicken (Ga Roti) is tender, flavorful, soy-marinated chicken, usually served with steamed rice, lettuce, pickled daikon and carrot, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.
Ga Roti is the Vietnamese way of saying rotisserie chicken. The funny thing is that traditionally the chicken isn’t roasted at all. Due to the lack of ovens in Vietnam, Ga Roti is typically pan-fried until golden brown then slowly braised so that any liquid marinade reduces into a thick savory and sweet sauce.
This differs from the West where the chicken is actually roasted. The roasting method produces a nice crispy skin and no braising liquid.
Recipe below. Happy cooking!
Vietnamese Crispy Roasted Chicken (Ga Roti)
Ingredients
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
Nutrition Facts
Calories
376Fat
24 gSat. Fat
7 gCarbs
16 gFiber
4 gNet carbs
11 gSugar
8 gProtein
25 gSodium
580 mgCholesterol
142 mgThe values provided should be considered estimates. Factors such as brands purchased, natural variations in fresh ingredients, etc. will change the nutritional information in any recipe. To obtain accurate nutritional information for a recipe, use your preferred nutrition calculator to determine nutritional information with the actual ingredients and quantities used.
