Hainanese Roast Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 3 to 4 pounds), cleaned and patted dry
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce (light)
• 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2-inch piece ginger, peeled
• 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon white peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon honey (to help caramelize the skin)
• Fresh cucumber slices
• Chopped scallions (green parts)
• Fresh cilantro leaves
• Chili sauce or ginger-scallion oil for dipping
• Steamed jasmine rice (optional)