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Tea Smoked Chicken

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This International main features Whole chicken, Ground Szechwan peppercorn, Salt, Fivespice powder. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 816.9
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This International main features Whole chicken, Ground Szechwan peppercorn, Salt, Fivespice powder. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 3 pound Whole chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Szechwan peppercorn
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Fivespice powder
Directions
  1. 1
    Smoking Mixture: 1/2 c Black tea leaves 1/2 c Brown sugar 1/2 c Raw rice 2 To3 chunks fresh ginger 2 To3 large strips of orange Zest 2 tb Sesame oil Scallion brushes
  2. 2
    Wash the chicken and
  3. 3
    pat dry inside and out with paper towels.
  4. 4
    Combine Szechwan peppercorns, salt, and fivespice powder in a small bowl.
  5. 5
    Rub the seasonings into the outside and inside cavity of the bird.
  6. 6
    Place the chicken in a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  7. 7
    Fill the lower part of a steamer with enough water to come within an inch of the cooking rack.
  8. 8
    Bring the water to a rolling boil, place the chicken on the rack, and cover the steamer.
  9. 9
    Steam the chicken for 45 minutes, keeping the water at a boil and replenishing it as it boils away.
  10. 10
    Line a large wok or a heavy Dutch oven with tightfitting lid with heavyduty aluminum foil.
  11. 11
    Combine the smoking mixture ingredients and spread over the foil in the bottom of the pot.
  12. 12
    Turn the
  13. 13
    heat under the pot to high and
  14. 14
    place a rack about 3inches above the smoking mixture so that the chicken does not touch it.
  15. 15
    Place the chicken on the rack, breast side up.
  16. 16
    Line the inside of the lid with more foil, leaving an excess of 3inches around the lid.
  17. 17
    Cover the pot tightly and crimp the foil down so the lid fits securely and smoke doesn't escape.
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    After you detect smoke, smoke the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes.
  19. 19
    Turn off the heat and let the smoke subside, about 5 minutes.
  20. 20
    The chicken should be a rich, golden brown on the outside.
  21. 21
    Lift out the smoked chicken and transfer to a cutting board.
  22. 22
    Immediately brush the sesame oil lightly over the outside.
  23. 23
    Allow chicken to cool, about 10 minutes.
  24. 24
    To serve, cut off the wings and legs.
  25. 25
    Divide the body of the chicken in half lengthwise by cutting through the breast and backbone.
  26. 26
    Lay the halves flat on the cutting board, skinside up, and use a cleaver to
  27. 27
    chop through each half, bones and all, into 3 to 4 equal pieces.
  28. 28
    Chop the wings and legs into pieces as well.
  29. 29
    Arrange the chicken pieces on a large platter, and garnish with the scallion brushes.
  30. 30
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Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 816.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.9g63%
Saturated Fat 11.2g56%
Cholesterol 303.0mg101%
Sodium 14904.5mg622%
Total Carbohydrate 0.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 92.1g185%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, boiling, chicken, fivespice, frying, ground, international, main, peppercorn, powder, salt, smoked, smoking, steaming, stir frying, szechwan, tea, title, whole
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