Fragrant Tea-Smoked Chicken (茶香熏鸡)
茶香熏鸡 (Fragrant Tea-Smoked Chicken) is a traditional Chinese Islamic dish that combines the aromatic flavors of tea and spices with tender, juicy chicken. This dish is perfect for special occasions or as a unique addition to your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, about 3 lbs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice
- 1/4 cup black tea leaves
- 4 star anise
- 4 dried red chilies
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by removing any excess fat and patting it dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, black tea leaves, star anise, dried red chilies, cinnamon stick, Sichuan peppercorns, and salt.
- Stuff the chicken with the spice mixture, ensuring it is evenly distributed inside the cavity.
- Place the uncooked rice in the bottom of a wok or large pot. Heat over medium-high heat until the rice starts to smoke.
- Place a rack over the rice and carefully place the chicken on top of the rack.
- Cover the wok or pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the chicken smoke for about 1 hour, or until it is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the wok or pot and let it rest for a few minutes before carving and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 30g
- Fat
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
Supplies
Wok or large pot Rack Tight-fitting lid
Tools
Knife Cutting board Small bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the fragrant tea-smoked chicken with steamed white rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a stronger tea flavor, you can increase the amount of tea leaves used in the smoking mixture. Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer dried red chilies according to your preference.
Cost
$15