Shantung Chicken Recipe

Name: Shantung Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3.5 lb) whole chicken; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled, grated; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp dry sherry; 2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, crushed; 2 tsp peanut oil; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 None fresh small red Thai chili, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 (3.5 lb) whole chicken
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled, grated
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp dry sherry
2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, crushed
2 tsp peanut oil
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 None fresh small red Thai chili, finely chopped

1
Combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sherry, peppercorn and oil in a large bowl. Add chicken and coat in marinade. Cover and chill overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F.
3
Place chicken on an oiled wire rack inside of a large baking dish. Half-fill baking dish with water (it should not touch the chicken). Roast for about 1 hour 20 mins, or until cooked through.
4
Meanwhile, to make the shantung sauce. Stir sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil. Boil, without stirring, for 5 mins, or until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar and chili.
5
Remove chicken from oven. When cool enough to handle, chop meat coarsely and discard bones. Serve chicken drizzled with shantung sauce.

140

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Carbs

Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3.5 lb) whole chicken, 1 clove garlic, minced, 3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled, grated, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Shantung 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.

Shantung Chicken

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