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Tea-Smoked Whole Chicken
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A whole chicken smoked with tea leaves to impart a distinct and fantastic smoky flavor.
01:00:00 total
Serves 4
medium
Meat Main Course
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Ingredients
- whole chicken - 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds, cleaned and patted dry)
- tea leaves - watch the video to see (for smoking, typically black tea or oolong tea)
- rice - watch the video to see (uncooked, used for smoking base)
- brown sugar - watch the video to see (used in smoking mixture)
- salt - watch the video to see (for seasoning the chicken)
- pepper - watch the video to see (freshly ground, for seasoning)
- optional spices - watch the video to see (such as star anise or cinnamon for added aroma in smoking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Clean and pat dry the whole chicken. Season it inside and out with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Smoking Mixture: In a wok or deep pan, combine tea leaves, uncooked rice, brown sugar, and optional spices to create the smoking base.
- Smoke the Chicken: Place the smoking mixture at the bottom of the wok or pan. Place a rack above the mixture and put the chicken on the rack. Cover tightly with a lid or foil to trap the smoke. Heat over medium heat until smoke starts, then reduce heat to low and smoke the chicken for about 45-60 minutes.
- Finish Cooking: After smoking, the chicken can be steamed or cooked further to ensure it is fully cooked through. Let the chicken rest before carving.
- Serve: Carve the tea-smoked chicken and serve hot with your choice of sides.
