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Peking Chicken - Deep-fried Chicken Legs Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 tsps granulated sugar .
  • 1 dash white pepper .
  • 2 tsps minced ginger .
  • 1/4 tsp salt .
  • 3 green onions, sliced .
  • 3 c oil, for deep-frying .
  • 6 tbsps rice wine or dry sherry .
  • 1 (3 lb) chickens .
  • 6 tbsps soy sauce .
  • 1/2 c flour .
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions
  • Step #1 Remove the skin from the chicken.
  • Step #2 Cut the chicken into 8 equal pieces.
  • Step #3 Rub the salt & white pepper over the chicken pieces.
  • Step #4 In a small bowl, 2 of the sliced green onions, Chinese rice wine or sherry, mix the soy sauce, minced ginger & sugar.
  • Step #5 Set aside half of the marinade to use later.
  • Step #6 Place the chicken pieces In a large-ish resealable bag.
  • Step #7 Pour in the unreserved marinade.
  • Step #8 Seal & place this in the refrigerator.
  • Step #9 Marinate for 4 to 6 hrs, turning every once in awhile to make sure all of the chicken is covered.
  • Step #10 Heat oil for deep-frying to between 360 & 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Step #11 While the oil is heating, drain the chicken pieces & discard the marinade used to marinate the chicken.
  • Step #12 Make sure the chicken pieces are quite dry.
  • Step #13 Dredge each of the chicken pieces in the flour.
  • Step #14 Deep-fry the chicken, a few pieces at a time, in the hot oil until they are golden brown & crispy.
  • Step #15 Remove from the wok with a slotted spoon.
  • Step #16 Drain on paper towels.
  • Step #17 Remove all but 2 tbsps oil from the wok.
  • Step #18 Add the minced garlic & the reserved green onion & stir-fry until aromatic (about 30 seconds).
  • Step #19 Add the reserved marinade.
  • Step #20 Bring to a boil.
  • Step #21 Add the deep-fried chicken.
  • Step #22 Reduce the heat & let simmer, for about 5 mins, covered, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Step #23 Serve as soon as possible.
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