Fragrant Crispy Chicken Legs Recipe

Name: Fragrant Crispy Chicken Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken legs; Marinade; 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup thin light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons dry sherry or 2 tablespoons rice wine; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1/3 cup cornstarch (more or less); oil, to deep fry

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken legs
Marinade
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup thin light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons dry sherry or 2 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/3 cup cornstarch (more or less)
oil, to deep fry

1
Marinate the drumsticks for 4- 5 hours, refrigerated.
2
Improvise a steamer (or use one of the Chinese steaming devices).
3
Steam the drumsticks for one hour, covered with aluminum foil that has several small holes pierced in it.
4
(Check water level in steamer from time to time to make sure there's still some water left).
5
Air dry the drumsticks for a couple hours.
6
When ready to deep fry, dredge the steamed drumsticks with cornstarch.
7
Heat oil to 350- 375u00b0 and cook the drumsticks a few at a time until golden brown.

501

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken legs, Marinade, 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Crispy Chicken Legs falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fragrant Crispy Chicken Legs

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