Five-Spice Roasted Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 550.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, combine the oil with the garlic and five-spice powder; rub all over the chicken.
3. 3
   Set the bird in a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Bake the chicken for about 15 minutes, or until the skin is browned.
5. 5
   Reduce the oven temperature to 325, cover the chicken loosely with foil and cook until the juices run clear when the thigh is pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
6. 6
   Let the chicken cool slightly, then carve it into 8 pieces and serve.