Description
Crispy Tea-Smoked Chicken Bites are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines marinated chicken with a unique tea-smoking technique for an explosion of taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice (for tea-smoking mixture)
- 1/4 cup black tea leaves (for tea-smoking mixture)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for tea-smoking mixture)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for tea-smoking mixture)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, and black pepper. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the tea-smoking mixture. In a small bowl, mix together the uncooked rice, black tea leaves, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- After marinating, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low. Add the tea-smoking mixture to the skillet and spread it evenly across the bottom. Place a wire rack or a heatproof plate on top of the mixture. Cover the skillet tightly with a lid or aluminum foil to trap the smoke.
- Allow the chicken to smoke for about 10-15 minutes. Keep the heat low to prevent burning the smoking mixture.
- Once smoked, remove the chicken from the rack and serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Try using different types of tea, such as green tea or jasmine tea, for a unique flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg