Yuanbao Chicken

Yuanbao Chicken

　　【Ingredients】

　　Main ingredient: 1200g chicken

　　Seasonings: 140g salt, 30g white sugar, 10g liquor, 30g Sichuan peppercorns, 6g five-spice powder, 6g ground pepper

　　【Features】 Tender skin and meat, rich aroma.

　　【Preparation Process】

　　1. Clean and prepare the chicken.

　　2. Stir-fry the seasonings in a pan, mix well. Then evenly coat the inside and outside of the chicken, and marinate in a jar for 6 days, turning the jar once midway.

　　3. Remove the marinated chicken from the jar, rinse off the seasoning residue with clean water, and shape the whole chicken into a yuanbao (ingot) shape. Finally, briefly blanch the chicken in boiling water until the skin stretches and sets.

　　4. Tie the prepared chicken with hemp rope and hang it in a cool, ventilated place to air-dry, usually for about 7 to 10 days.

　　5. Before eating, wash the inside and outside with hot water, steam until cooked, then drizzle with sesame oil before serving.