Hechi crispy chicken

Héchí Cuìpí Jī (Hechi Crispy Skin Chicken) is a celebrated dish from Hechi, Guangxi. The chicken is marinated with a blend of local spices, then roasted at high heat until the skin is shatteringly crisp while the meat remains juicy and aromatic. It is a must-try dish at Hechi banquets and celebrations.

食材清单

• 1 whole free-range chicken (about 1.5 kg)
• Marinade: 3 tbsp soy sauce
• Marinade: 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• Marinade: 1 tbsp five-spice powder
• Marinade: 2 slices ginger, 3 cloves garlic
• Marinade: 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt
• Glaze: 2 tbsp maltose or honey, 1 tbsp hot water
• 1 tbsp white vinegar

制作步骤

1. 1. Wash and cut the Hechi crispy chicken, marinate with salt and cooking wine for 10 minutes
2. 2. Coat with dry starch or batter
3. 3. Pour enough oil into the pot and heat until 60% hot
4. 4. Add Hechi Crispy Chicken piece by piece and fry over medium heat until golden brown and take out.
5. 5. Increase the oil temperature to 80% and fry again for 30 seconds until crispy.
6. 6. Remove and drain the oil, then serve on a plate