Best 5 Paper Wrapped Chicken Recipes
Paper-wrapped chicken is a delectable dish that offers a unique and flavorful culinary experience. This cooking technique involves wrapping chicken in parchment paper or aluminum foil, along with various aromatic ingredients, resulting in a succulent and juicy chicken dish. The paper or foil acts as a natural steamer, allowing the chicken to cook in its own juices, preserving its natural flavors and creating a tender and moist texture. With its versatility, paper-wrapped chicken can be adapted to suit different tastes and preferences, making it an ideal choice for those looking for a simple yet delicious meal.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
PAPER-WRAPPED CHICKEN
I eat this quite a bit at our local Chinese restaurants, so I recreated it at home and made it even tastier. These are time-consuming, and I recommend using oil in the deep fryer that is ready to change as the marinade will ruin it for cooking anything else. I've also done this technique successfully with squid. I've also added in very thinly sliced onion and green peppers to the marinade and it was really good.
Provided by witchywoman
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Chicken
Time 4h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix the teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; stir in the chicken pieces until thoroughly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken 3 to 4 hours to overnight.
- Remove a piece of chicken from the marinade and place into the center of an aluminum square.
- Fold the square diagonally over the chicken piece in a triangle shape; fold up the open edges of the triangle several times and press tightly together to seal the chicken into the foil. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Discard the used marinade.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Gently add the sealed foil packets to the hot oil and fry until the chicken is tender and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain the packets on paper towels and allow to cool slightly.
- To serve, tear open the packets along the sealed edges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 478.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
PAPER-WRAPPED CRISPY SALT AND PEPPER CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network
Time 8h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Cover the chicken with the light soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, salt and garlic, and stir to coat. Toss the chicken with the toasted sesame oil. Let marinate for as much time as you have; for best results, leave the chicken in the refrigerator overnight.
- When ready to fry, toss the chicken pieces in the cornstarch.
- Heat a large wok or pan over high heat and add the vegetable oil. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, add the chicken and fry lightly until the thighs are golden brown on all sides and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the chicken on paper towels and season them with salt, pepper and cilantro as they come out of the oil.
- Wrap each piece of newspaper and parchment into a cone shape and secure with a piece of tape. Fill each cone with several pieces of chicken and garnish with more chopped cilantro. Serve alongside a platter of Mixed Salad if desired.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil; set aside. Toss the lettuce, carrots, chiles and scallions with the dressing when ready to serve.
PAPER-WRAPPED CHICKEN
This is an interesting Chinese Cantonese dish, that we usually ordered in Chinese restaurants. Ideal for buffets and dinner parties.
Provided by Kim Ong
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 12 packages
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Get grease-proof paper and cut into 18cm by 18cm 12 square pieces of papers.
- Marinate the chicken pieces with seasoning 1 for 15 minutes.
- Brush 1 side of the each paper with oil.
- Place a piece of chicken at one corner of the paper.
- Fold up this corner to cover the chicken.
- Then fold the sides to cover the chicken as well.
- Fold the remaining corner down and tuck into the pocket to make a package.
- Repeat for the rest of the chicken pieces.
- Heat oil in a saucepan for deep-frying.
- When the oil is hot, reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Place in the packages and fry for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove and drain the packages off excess oil.
- Serve hot.
- The packages are to be open by the diners themselves.
RICE PAPER WRAPPED CHICKEN
This is an adopted recipe. I shall be trying it out and then post any additional information if needs be. Feel free to try it out first and share your comments!
Provided by Vnut-Beyond Redempt
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Marinate chicken in seasoning ingredients for 30 minutes.
- Place a piece of chicken on one sheet of paper and wrap up firmly.
- Preheat oil to 375F, then deep fry.
ASIAN STYLE PAPER WRAPPED CHICKEN
Paper-wrapped chicken like in a pu pu platter. It is called 'Paper Wrapped' although it is actually wrapped in aluminum foil. This is one of the best appetizers I have ever had at an Asian restaurant and this is my attempt to duplicate it. It goes very well on the pu pu platter.
Provided by seanbhalliday
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 2h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix soy sauce, green onion, hoisin sauce, vegetable oil, white wine, cornstarch, sugar, ginger, garlic, five-spice powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir chicken cubes into the sauce to coat; marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Place 1 to 2 chicken cubes onto a square of aluminum foil and fold the foil diagonally to make a triangle. Fold the edges over tightly several times, about 1/4 inch per fold, squeezing as much air as possible out of the packet. Repeat with remaining ingredients and foil.
- Pour 1 cup peanut oil, or as needed, into a heavy skillet (such as a cast-iron pan) to a depth of 1/2 inch; heat over medium heat until oil is shimmering.
- Gently lay the chicken packets, working in batches if necessary, into the hot oil and cook until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear (open a test packet to be sure), about 5 minutes per side. Drain packets on paper towels. Serve chicken in foil wrappers and let diners unwrap their own.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 39.1 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 376.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables in your paper-wrapped chicken packets to ensure a well-rounded and flavorful meal. Some popular options include broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
- Season your chicken and vegetables liberally with herbs and spices to enhance the flavor. Some commonly used seasonings include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and cumin.
- If you are using a protein other than chicken, such as fish or shrimp, be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. Fish and shrimp cook more quickly than chicken, so you will need to reduce the cooking time to prevent overcooking.
- Serve your paper-wrapped chicken packets immediately after cooking to ensure that the food is hot and flavorful. You can garnish the packets with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Conclusion:
Paper-wrapped chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With a variety of vegetables, seasonings, and proteins to choose from, you can create a meal that is both healthy and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give paper-wrapped chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!
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