Black Tea Smoked Chicken Recipe

Name: Black Tea Smoked Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sichuan peppercorns; 1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless, skinless boneless skinless; 1/4 cup long grain rice; 3 tablespoons china black tea leaves; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 cup chinese (xiao xiang) wine; 2 tablespoons chinese (xiao xiang) wine; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari preferably dark; 1 tablespoon ginger peeled and minced fresh; 2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted; 5 each scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced; 1/4 cup peanuts chopped; 1/2 each iceberg lettuce; 1 x chili sauce asian, to taste; 1/2 each limes juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sichuan peppercorns
1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 pound chicken thighs, boneless, skinless boneless skinless
1/4 cup long grain rice
3 tablespoons china black tea leaves
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup chinese (xiao xiang) wine
2 tablespoons chinese (xiao xiang) wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari preferably dark
1 tablespoon ginger peeled and minced fresh
2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted
5 each scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced
1/4 cup peanuts chopped
1/2 each iceberg lettuce
1 x chili sauce asian, to taste
1/2 each limes juice

1
Toast the Szechuan peppercorns in a dry skillet until fragrant, about 4 minutes.
2
Cool slightly, and then crush in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle with the salt and five-spice powder until very fine.
3
Rub seasoned salt all over the chicken thighs.
4
Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
5
Bring the chicken to room temperature about 30 minutes before cooking.
6
Line the bottom of a wok, skillet or heavy pot with a double layer of aluminum foil.
7
Mix the rice, tea and brown sugar together and mound on the foil.
8
Set a steamer on top, and evenly space the chicken on the rack.
9
Cover and cook over high heat.
10
Hot smoke the chicken until smokey-brown colored and cooked through, about 12 minutes.
11
While the chicken cooks, whisk the Shao-sing wine or sherry, soy, ginger, and sesame together in a small saucepan.
12
Bring to boil over high heat, remove from heat and steep for 5 minutes.
13
Brush over cooked chicken.
14
Dice the chicken into very small pieces.
15
Toss with the scallions and peanuts in a medium bowl.
16
Cut the lettuce leaves into 40 squares or triangular scoops.
17
Place a drop of Sriracha on top of each lettuce cup, and top with about 2 teaspoons of the diced chicken.
18
Squeeze lime juice over the top, and drizzle the remaining soy-ginger sauce over the chicken.
19
Serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sichuan peppercorns, 1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless, skinless boneless skinless, and more.

Yes, Black Tea Smoked Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Black Tea Smoked Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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