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Tea Smoked Chicken Recipe

A delicious and aromatic tea smoked chicken recipe.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole Chicken about 3-4 pounds
  • 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Black Tea Leaves
  • 1 cup Uncooked Rice
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Wood Chips optional

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rub the chicken with soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Line the bottom of a wok with aluminum foil. Spread the tea leaves, rice, brown sugar, and wood chips (if using) over the foil.
  3. 3. Place a steamer rack over the tea mixture. Put the chicken on the rack, breast side up.
  4. 4. Cover the wok with a lid. Turn the heat to high until smoke begins to form, then reduce to medium-low. Smoke the chicken for 20 minutes.
  5. 5. After smoking, transfer the chicken to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and roast for another 40 minutes or until fully cooked.
  6. 6. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Smoked Chicken
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