IN THIS RECIPE

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1 pkg Sun-Bird Hot & Spicy Szechwan Seasoning Mix (3/4 ounce)
• 3 tbs soy sauce
• 3 tbs water
• 3 tbs honey
• 1 tsp sesame oil or canola oil
• 1 whole chicken, about 3 to 3 1/2 lbs

PREPARATIONS:

• Combine all ingredients, except chicken, in a small bowl; blend well. Place chicken in a re-sealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken and seal bag. Refrigerate up to 2 hrs, turning bag occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 350°. Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. Place chicken on a rack in a roasting pan, breast-side up. Place reserved marinade in a small, heavy saucepan. Heat until boiling, reduce heat and simmer 3 min., stirring constantly.
• Roast chicken 35 min., basting occasionally with hot Szechwan mixture. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Continue roasting an additional 45 min., basting occasionally, until chicken is fully-cooked and internal temperature reaches 180°. Let chicken stand 10 min. before serving.