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Crispy Garlic Chicken With Dipping Salt Recipe

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Ingredients

8 large garlic cloves, finely sliced .
2 c distilled white vinegar .
1 c water .
1 chicken bouillon cube (12 grams) .
1 tsp five-spice powder .
1 tsp baking powder .
3 1/4 c vegetable oil .
1 (3 1/2 lb) chickens .
kosher salt .
1 tbsp szechwan pepper .
1 c light brown sugar

Directions

Step #1 Set a fine sieve over a small bowl.
Step #2 Add 2 tbsps of kosher salt, the five-spice powder & bouillon cube & rub them through the sieve.
Step #3 Set the chicken on a platter.
Step #4 Rub the spice mix all over the chicken inside & out & put in the fridge it for 4 hrs.
Step #5 In a medium saucepan, brown sugar & baking powder & cook over moderately high heat, stirring every once in awhile, mix the vinegar with the water, until the sugar has dissolved.
Step #6 Transfer the syrup to a large bowl & let cool to about room temp.
Step #7 Stand the chicken in the syrup & ladle the syrup over it several times.
Step #8 Transfer the chicken to a rack set over a plate & put in the fridge overnight.
Step #9 Bring to about room temp before cooking.
Step #10 Pat the chicken dry inside & out with paper towels.
Step #11 In a large wok, heat 3 c of the oil to 375° over moderately high heat.
Step #12 Carefully lower the chicken into the hot oil, breast side up, & cook this until deeply browned on the bottom, about 20 mins.
Step #13 Insert a large fork into the cavity & carefully transfer the chicken to a plate.
Step #14 Turn the chicken over & lower it into the hot oil, breast side down.
Step #15 Fry the chicken until deeply browned & cooked through, about 20 mins longer.
Step #16 Meanwhile, toast the Szechwan peppercorns over moderate heat until fragrant, in a small skillet, about 3 mins.
Step #17 Transfer to a spice grinder & let cool.
Step #18 Add 3 tbsps of kosher salt & grind to a fine powder.
Step #19 Heat the remaining 1/4 c of oil in a small skillet.
Step #20 Add the garlic & cook over low heat/flame until golden, about 4 mins.
Step #21 Transfer the garlic & oil to a small bowl.
Step #22 Transfer the chicken to a carving board, breast side up, & let rest for 10 mins.
Step #23 Carve & arrange the pieces on a platter.
Step #24 Scatter the garlic & oil all over the chicken & serve this with the spiced salt.
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