Crispy Skin Chicken Recipe

Crispy Skin Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (about 2 2/3 lbs)

• 1/4 teaspoon five spice powder

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 2 tablespoons corn syrup or honey

• 1/2 cup hot water

• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

• 1 tablespoon cooking wine or sherry

• Oil for frying

• Dash of Szuchuan peppercorn salt

Method:

1. Blanch the chicken in boiling water to remove any foreign matter; drain.

2. Rub five spice powder and salt on the exterior and in the cavity of the chicken. Use a toothpick to close the opening of the cavity

3. Mix corn syrup, hot water, white vinegar and cooking wine, and pour over the chicken, baste chicken completely. Hang chicken in a well-ventilated area to dry for about 7-8 hours

4. Heat the wok then add oil. Pierce the eyes of the chicken with a toothpick; this will prevent the eyes from popping during frying

5. Deep fry the chicken over low heat for 20 minutes. Before removing, turn heat to high and cook until golden brown; remove and drain.

6. Cut into bite size pieces and arrange on a serving plate. Sprinkle lemon juice on top of the chicken and serve. Dip into Szechuan peppercorn salt before eating.

7. It is best to prepare this chicken dish on a sunny and breezy day to aid the drying process. The dryness of the skin will determine the crispiness.