Black Lacquer Chicken Food

LACQUERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Combine the honey, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and paprika in a small bowl. Set half of the mixture aside.
• Season the interior cavities of the chickens with some salt and pepper, and stuff each with 1 juiced lemon half, 2 sprigs of rosemary and half a head of garlic. Put the chickens on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan, brush them with half of the honey mixture and roast for 30 minutes.
• Remove the chickens from the oven and reduce the temperature to 325º degrees F. Brush the chickens with most of the remaining honey mixture and return them to the oven, making sure to rotate the pan. Cook for another 30 minutes, brush them with the remaining honey mixture, and cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes more. Rest the chickens 10 minutes, carve, and serve.

BLACK LACQUER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F; line a roasting pan with aluminum foil and arrange the chicken in a single layer.
• Stir together the garlic, teriyaki sauce, honey, sake, orange juice, and ginger in a bowl until well combined.
• Pour the mixture over the chicken and bake for 1 hour. Raise the heat to 450°F, turn the pieces over, baste with sauce, and bake for an additional 15-30 minutes until the chicken is dark and the sauce very thick.
• Transfer the wings to a serving platter and top with the sesame seeds.