Hsuyn Ji Chicken
Discover the rich and aromatic flavors of Taiwanese cuisine with this exquisite Hsuyn Ji Smoked Chicken recipe. This Taiwanese inspired dish, showcases a unique smoking...
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 whole chicken no. 15 size
- 6 cups water
- 6 cups ice water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 100 gram sugar
- 1 tablespoon tea leaves
- 2 teaspoons seasame oil
- 4 teaspoons cooking oil
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the chicken and boil for 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- 2
Remove the chicken and soak it in the iced water for about 10 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the ice water and let it dry on a cooling rack.
- 4
In a well-ventilated area, prepare a wok or large pot for smoking by placing three sheets of aluminum foil at the bottom.
- 5
Spread the sugar and tea leaves on top of the foil and place a greased cake rack over them.
- 6
Heat the wok to high.
- 7
Mix the salt with 1/2 cup of warm water and brush this mixture onto the chicken, then rub the cooking oil into the skin. Cover the chicken with the lemon slices.
- 8
Place the chicken on the rack, cover the wok with a lid, and continue to cook for about 5 minutes until the sugar and tea leaves begin to burn and generate smoke
- 9
When thick smoke escapes from the pot, the chicken is ready. Remove it from the wok and lightly brush it with sesame oil while hot to form a sticky glaze.
- 10
Serve hot or cold.