Butter-Roasted Chicken with Soy-Garlic Glaze CONTRIBUTED BY KAY CH Recipe - (4.3/5)

Ingredients

• 5 whole cloves
• 5 whole star anise
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• One 2-inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• One 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon boiling water
• Toasted sesame oil, for brushing
• Sliced cucumbers, sliced scallions and hoisin sauce, for serving