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Salt Baked Chicken Recipe

A simple and delicious salt-baked chicken recipe that locks in moisture and flavor.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole Chicken about 3-4 pounds
  • 4 cups Coarse Sea Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Chinese Five-Spice Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
  3. Rub the chicken inside and out with the Chinese five-spice powder and sesame oil.
  4. Spread a layer of coarse sea salt on a baking tray.
  5. Place the chicken on top of the salt layer and cover it completely with more salt.
  6. Wrap the chicken and salt in aluminum foil.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before unwrapping and serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 500kcal | Protein: 40g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 2000mg | Potassium: 400mg | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Salt Baked
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