Chinese Foil Wrapped Chicken Recipe
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 16
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken thighs
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 cup scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch sections
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 121.4
- Fat Content: 7.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2g
- Cholesterol Content: 39.5mg
- Sodium Content: 539.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 4.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 3.4g
- Protein Content: 9.2g
Instructions:
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Prepare Chicken: If using chicken thighs, remove the skin and cut each thigh through the bone crosswise in half. For boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut them into 2-inch pieces, yielding 16 pieces in total. Rinse the chicken pieces and blot them dry with paper towels. Trim the scallions and cut each into 2-inch sections.
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Make Marinade: In a heavy saucepan, combine the soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, minced garlic, and Chinese five spice powder. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously. Let it boil until thick and syrupy, which should take about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly, and let marinate covered in the fridge for 2-4 hours.
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Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to high heat. While the grill is heating up, cut 16 6-inch squares of aluminum foil and place them (shiny side down) on your work surface.
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Assemble Chicken Packets: Drain the marinated chicken, reserving the marinade. Place a piece of chicken and a piece of scallion in the center of each foil square. Spoon a little of the reserved marinade on top of each chicken piece. Then, crinkle the foil around the chicken to form tightly sealed packets. At this point, the prepared chicken packets can wait in the fridge for 4-6 hours before grilling.
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Grill Chicken Packets: When you’re ready to cook, arrange the foil-wrapped chicken packets on the hot grill grate. Use tongs to turn the packets occasionally. Grill the chicken for 4-8 minutes, or until it is cooked through. To test for doneness, unwrap one of the packets—the chicken should feel firm and hot to the touch.
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Serve: Warn your guests that the chicken will be steamy and hot when they unwrap it from the foil. Serve the Chinese Foil Wrapped Chicken immediately, and enjoy the delicious flavors!
Notes:
- This Chinese Foil Wrapped Chicken is perfect for large gatherings and can be easily prepared ahead of time.
- You can customize the marinade by adding other spices or herbs according to your preference.
- Serve with steamed rice and your favorite vegetable side dish for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving.
