- Cook the whole chicken in simmering chicken soup (barely simmering) until it's done, normally for 35-45 min.
- Mix ginger powder, five spice powder and salt. This is the dry rub.
- Take the chicken out of the soup. While it is still hot, rub the dry-rub mix onto the chicken and inside the cavity. Be generous.
- Let stand for at least 15 min. Cut the chicken and then serve.