BEER-BASTED ASIAN CHICKEN

BEER-BASTED ASIAN CHICKEN image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lb. whole chicken
1 can (12 fl. oz.) 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

Steps:

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. PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Place chicken and marinade in 13 x 9-inch baking pan. BAKE, basting occasionally, for 1 hour 20 minutes or until juices run clear when thigh is pierced. Transfer chicken to platter. 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.