Peking Chicken - Deep-Fried Chicken Legs Recipe

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Peking Chicken - Deep-Fried Chicken Legs
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Remove the skin from the chicken.
  2. Cut the chicken into 8 equal pieces.
  3. Rub the salt and white pepper over the chicken pieces.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, Chinese rice wine or sherry, 2 of the chopped green onions, minced ginger and sugar.
  5. Set aside half of the marinade to use later.
  6. Place the chicken pieces in a large resealable bag.
  7. Pour in the unreserved marinade.
  8. Seal and place in the refrigerator. Marinate for 4 to 6 hours, turning occasionally to make sure all of the chicken is covered.
  9. Heat oil for deep-frying to between 360-375°F.
  10. While the oil is heating, drain the chicken pieces and discard the marinade used to marinate the chicken.
  11. Make sure the chicken pieces are quite dry.
  12. Dredge each of the chicken pieces in the flour.
  13. Deep-fry the chicken, a few pieces at a time, in the hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
  14. Remove from the wok with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels.
  15. Remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from the wok.
  16. Add the minced garlic and the reserved green onion and stir-fry until aromatic (about 30 seconds).
  17. Add the reserved marinade.
  18. Bring to a boil.
  19. Add the deep-fried chicken.
  20. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  21. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1242.41 Kcal (5202 kJ)
Calories from fat 1106.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 122.91g 189%
Cholesterol 68.03mg 23%
Sodium 1434.67mg 60%
Potassium 223.74mg 5%
Total Carbs 16.3g 5%
Sugars 2.08g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 7%
Protein 17.42g 35%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 53.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 505.18 Kcal (2115 kJ)
Calories from fat 449.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.98g 189%
Cholesterol 27.66mg 23%
Sodium 583.36mg 60%
Potassium 90.98mg 5%
Total Carbs 6.63g 5%
Sugars 0.85g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.69g 7%
Protein 7.08g 35%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 11%
Calcium 21.6mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 34.7
    Points
  • 35
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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