Trini-Chinese Chicken Recipe

Name: Trini-Chinese Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 to 10 chicken thighs, legs and wings, about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds total; 2 tablespoons five-spice powder; 3 limes; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 2-inch knob ginger root, peeled and minced; 1/2 cup neutral oil, like canola or grapeseed; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1/2 cup oyster sauce; 1 to 3 tablespoons Scotch-bonnet-pepper sauce, ideally Matouks Soca, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped scallions, for garnish.

Servings: persons

8 to 10 chicken thighs, legs and wings, about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds total
2 tablespoons five-spice powder
3 limes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 2-inch knob ginger root, peeled and minced
1/2 cup neutral oil, like canola or grapeseed
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup oyster sauce
1 to 3 tablespoons Scotch-bonnet-pepper sauce, ideally Matouks Soca, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped scallions, for garnish.

1
In a large, nonreactive bowl, toss the chicken with five-spice powder, then with the juice of 2 of the limes, the soy sauce and the ginger.
2
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours.
3
Heat oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
There should be at least 1/4 inch of oil in the pan.
5
When the oil is hot, remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip back into the bowl, and fry, in batches if necessary to not crowd the pan, turning the pieces frequently, until well browned and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce.
7
Combine oyster sauce, a tablespoon of the Scotch-bonnet-pepper sauce and the juice of the remaining lime and stir to combine.
8
Adjust seasonings with more hot sauce, lime juice and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
9
Garnish with scallions and serve with white or fried rice, with a drizzle of the sauce over each piece of chicken and the remaining sauce on the side.

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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: 8 to 10 chicken thighs, legs and wings, about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds total, 2 tablespoons five-spice powder, 3 limes, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Trini-Chinese 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.

Trini-Chinese Chicken

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