Chinese Garlic-Ginger Roasted Chicken
Chicken marinated in minced garlic, ginger, and coconut aminos, roasted until glossy and fragrant.

Total
1h 10m
Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Serves
5
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Recipe serves 5
Ingredients
- 3 lbs whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil(optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Whisk together garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, avocado oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- 2
Pat chicken pieces dry and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes (or refrigerate up to overnight).
- 3
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange chicken skin-side up on a rack-lined baking sheet, reserving excess marinade.
- 4
Roast for 40-45 minutes, brushing once with reserved marinade halfway through, until skin is glossy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 5
Rest chicken 5 minutes, then sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
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