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How to Cook Whole Chicken Sprite with Oyster Sauce

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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Chicken Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: chicken sprite, crabs in oyster sauce, whole chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1 whole dressed chicken washed and drained
  • 3 cups Sprite or 7-Up softdrinks
  • 1 pc onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 thumb sized ginger sliced
  • 1 stalk lemongrass pounded and tied into a knot
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • salt and pepper for rubbing chicken
  • 2 cups cooking oil for searing the chicken

Instructions

How to Cook Whole Chicken Sprite with Oyster Sauce

  • Rub the dressed chicken with salt and pepper. Rub the skin and the cavity. Then stuff the chicken with onion, garlic, ginger and lemongrass.
  • Close the cavity and secure it with toothpicks. Heat cooking oil in a deep pan and sear the chicken until brown.
  • Remove the oil from the pan and pour the sprite. Add in oyster sauce and soy sauce then bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, turn the chicken and simmer again for another 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Turn off heat and serve hot. Garnish with spring onion and pour the sauce over the chicken. Enjoy!

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Notes

Cooking Tips of Chicken Sprite with Oyster Sauce:
  1. Properly season the chicken: When preparing Chicken Sprite with Oyster Sauce, make sure to season the chicken well with salt and pepper before cooking. This step enhances the overall flavor of the dish and ensures that the chicken is seasoned both on the skin and inside the cavity.
  2. Sear the chicken for added depth: Before simmering the chicken in the Sprite and oyster sauce mixture, take the time to sear the chicken in hot cooking oil. This step helps to lock in the juices and adds a delicious depth of flavor to the dish. The golden brown sear adds visual appeal as well.
  3. Simmer until tender: To achieve tender and succulent chicken, allow the chicken to simmer in the Sprite and oyster sauce mixture for an appropriate amount of time. The initial simmer of 20 minutes helps the chicken absorb the flavors, while the second simmer of another 20 minutes or until tender ensures that the meat is fully cooked and soft. Be patient during this step to achieve the desired texture.