Chinese Roast Chicken

1 roasting chicken, approximately 1 1/2 kg ( approx 3 pounds 5 ounces)
1 clove garlic
2 thick slices fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oil

Preparation:
Wash and dry the chicken, inside and out. Crush and finely chop the garlic. Finely chop the fresh ginger. Combine the garlic and and ginger with the soy sauce and oil, and blend thoroughly. Rub the chicken all over with this mixture and allow to marinate for 30 mins before cooking.

Cooking:
Roast the chicken for one hour in an oven preheated to 200 C (400 F).

This is based on a recipe from Kenneth Lo.