International Recipe: Beer-Basted Asian Chicken

Beer-Basted Asian Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 (about 4 pounds) whole chicken
• 1 (12-ounce) can beer
• 1/2 cup MAGGI TASTE OF ASIA Cooking Soy Sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons peeled, chopped fresh ginger
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Procedures:

1. Place chicken in large, heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Add beer, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, cilantro, ginger, garlic and oil. Marinate, turning chicken occasionally, for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place chicken and marinade in 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3. Bake, basting occasionally, for 1 hour 20 minutes or until juices run clear when thigh is pierced. Transfer chicken to platter.
4. Strain pan juices into medium saucepan; spoon off fat and discard if necessary. Boil for 6 to 8 minutes or until sauce is reduced to about 1 cup. Serve sauce with chicken.

Makes 6 servings.