Name: SOY SAUCE CHICKEN – Rakhela's Caribbean Cuisine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 pieces Chicken Leg Quarters; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes; 1 tablespoon 5 Spice Powder; 1/4 cup Dark Soy Sauce; 1/4 cup Oyster Sauce; 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic; 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger; 1 tablespoon Sugar (or Honey); 2 stalks, chopped Green Onions (Scallions)

Ready in

240 mins

Cuisine

Asian · Chinese

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Recipe by Rakhela's Caribbean Cuisine on YouTube

Recipe Summary

This recipe demonstrates how to make delicious and flavorful soy sauce chicken with just a few simple ingredients. The chicken is marinated with a blend of spices, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, then roasted to perfection, resulting in a juicy and tender dish.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Chicken Leg Quarters 4 pieces

All Ingredients - For Marinade

Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper 1/2 teaspoon
Chili Flakes 1 teaspoon
5 Spice Powder 1 tablespoon
Dark Soy Sauce 1/4 cup
Oyster Sauce 1/4 cup
Minced Garlic 1 tablespoon
Minced Ginger 1 tablespoon
Sugar (or Honey) 1 tablespoon

All Ingredients - For Garnish

Green Onions (Scallions) 2 stalks, chopped

Tools You'll Need

Pan
Oven
Bowl

Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps

No Soy sauce?
- Tamari (1:1) — Gluten-free option.
- Coconut aminos (1:1, milder & sweeter)
- Worcestershire sauce + a pinch of salt
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Honey?
- Maple syrup (1:1)
- 1 1/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup water (per 1 cup honey)

⚠ Contains Allergens

soyshellfishgluten

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Chicken

Take 4 chicken leg quarters, wash them thoroughly, and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2: Season Chicken

Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili flakes, and 1 tablespoon of 5 spice powder over the chicken leg quarters.

Step 3: Add Sauces and Aromatics

Pour 1/4 cup of dark soy sauce and 1/4 cup of oyster sauce over the seasoned chicken. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of minced ginger.

Step 4: Massage and Marinate

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar (or honey) to the chicken. Wearing gloves, thoroughly massage all the seasonings and sauces into the chicken, ensuring every piece is well coated. Cover the bowl and allow the chicken to marinate for at least in the refrigerator (the video shows marinating for ).

Step 5: Prepare for Roasting

Preheat your oven to 350°F (approximately 175°C) (175°C (approximately 345°F)). Carefully place the marinated chicken leg quarters onto a baking pan.

Step 6: Add Remaining Marinade

Pour any remaining marinade from the bowl over the chicken in the baking pan. This will help keep the chicken moist and add flavor.

Step 7: Roast the Chicken

Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and roast for about , or until the chicken is cooked through, tender, and has a beautiful dark brown, glossy finish.

Step 8: Garnish and Serve

Remove the chicken from the oven. Garnish with chopped green onions/scallions. Serve hot with a simple fresh salad.

Pro Tips

• Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour, or preferably 2 hours or more, to allow the flavors to fully penetrate.

• Baste the chicken with the pan juices during roasting to keep it moist and enhance the glaze.

• Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your preferred spice level.

Recipe Variations

• This chicken can also be cooked in an air fryer for a crispy finish.

• For a different texture, the chicken can be deep-fried after marinating.

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