Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/2 serrano pepper, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • Cracked black pepper
  • 5 to 6-pound whole roasting chicken
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Method

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Heat about 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. When oil is shimmering, add garlic, ginger and serrano peppers and saute until they start to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rest of the vegetable oil, along with the soy sauce, mustard, vinegars and sugars. Season with pepper and, if needed, salt. Raise heat to medium-high, bring to a boil and simmer until slightly reduced and thickened to a sauce-like consistency, about 10 minutes.
  • Place chicken in a roasting pan and liberally brush the outside with sauce. Transfer chicken to oven to cook, basting periodically, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until a thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F and the juices run clear.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven, transfer to a platter, tent with foil and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place roasting pan on stovetop over medium-high heat and add wine. Bring to a boil, scraping browned bits off of bottom of the pan. Lower heat to a simmer and cook until reduced, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Carve chicken, drizzle with sauce and serve immediately with additional sauce.