Molasses Five Spice Roast Chicken

I had ordered chinese five-spice powder from penzey's a while ago and was waiting for a recipe to try and just found this in good housekeeping. It was incredible. The flavor is outstanding. in response to one of my reviews i did not have a problem with my potatoes cooking i did cut them into quarters small enough to cook but not so small they disengrate.

Steps

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Remove gilbets and neck from chicken.

Rinse chicken with cold water and drain well.

Pat dry with paper towels.

Sprinkle 1 / 2 teaspoon of five-spice powder inside cavity.

With chicken breast side up , tuck wing.

With string , tie legs together.

Line medium roasting pan with foil.

Place chicken , breast side up , on a small rack in center of foil lined pan.

Wash and dry potatoes and pierce with fork , cut into quarters small enough to cook not so small they turn to mush.

Place potatoes around chicken in pan.

You can also peel potatoes and cut them up instead of leaving them whole to bake if you prefer.

In cup combine molasses , ketchup , honey , soy sauce , salt and remaining five spice powder.

Brush half of molasses glaze all over chicken.

Cover pan with loose tent of foil.

Roast chicken for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and brush remaining glaze over chicken.

Roast another 30 minutes longer or until temperature on meat themometer reaches 175 t.

Ingredients

chicken, chinese five spice powder, sweet potatoes, dark molasses, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, salt, fresh chives