Tea-Smoked Chicken Recipe

Name: Tea-Smoked Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole roasting chicken; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 2 ounces loose pu'er tea; 1/2 cup uncooked rice; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns, crushed; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minces; 1 tablespoon minced ginger

Servings: persons

1 whole roasting chicken
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 ounces loose pu'er tea
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns, crushed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minces
1 tablespoon minced ginger

1
Rub the chicken inside and out with the kosher salt. Place in refrigerator and allow to dry-brine for 2-3 hours.
2
When ready to cook, heat oven to 375. Line a large roasting pan with two layers of aluminum foil. Combine the tea, rice and sugar in a bowl and pour into the roasting pan over the foil.
3
Place a roasting rack over the tea mixture and set the chicken on the rack. Create a tent of aluminum foil over the whole pan and set over high heat on the stove top.
4
Allow the chicken to smoke on high heat for 15 minutes, then turn heat off and let it sit in the smoke for another 10 minutes.
5
In the meantime, prepare the basting glaze. Whisk together the peppercorns, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger and sugar and brush about half of it over the chicken.
6
Place uncovered in the oven and bake for 30-45 minutes (or until temperature reaches 165) , basting occasionally with the remaining glaze.
7
Allow to rest for five to ten minutes before serving.

305

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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 whole roasting chicken, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 2 ounces loose pu'er tea, 1/2 cup uncooked rice, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tea-Smoked Chicken

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