directions
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1
In a small bowl combine the mustard, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and pepper
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2
Wash and pat dry the chicken
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3
Loosen the skin across the breast and then down around the leg and thigh using a chopstick or your fingers, being careful not to tear the skin. Work the marinade under the skin and over the meat of the breasts, legs and thighs and then all over the outside skin as well
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4
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours. Using an elastic food tie, truss the chicken
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5
Rotate the chicken on the spit rods for 55 to 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees on the instant thermometer inserted in the thigh meat
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6
Remove the chicken skin and cut into serving pieces before serving.
BALSAMIC GINGER ROAST CHICKEN
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 3-1/2 pound whole chicken