TRINI-CHINESE CHICKEN
Chinese-style chicken is a dish you can find all over Trinidad and within the diaspora that has followed the nation's emergence from British rule. The skin is fried into a lacquered mahogany. The meat beneath it tastes of five-spice, ginger and soy and is generally accompanied by a hum of oyster sauce mixed with the zing of the pickled Scotch-bonnet-pepper sauce that is seemingly omnipresent on the island's tables.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large, nonreactive bowl, toss the chicken with five-spice powder, then with the juice of 2 of the limes, the soy sauce and the ginger. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours.
- Heat oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. There should be at least 1/4 inch of oil in the pan. When the oil is hot, remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip back into the bowl, and fry, in batches if necessary to not crowd the pan, turning the pieces frequently, until well browned and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce. Combine oyster sauce, a tablespoon of the Scotch-bonnet-pepper sauce and the juice of the remaining lime and stir to combine. Adjust seasonings with more hot sauce, lime juice and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with scallions and serve with white or fried rice, with a drizzle of the sauce over each piece of chicken and the remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 731, UnsaturatedFat 44 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1279 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Mr Papu
papu-mr@yahoo.comI've never had Trini Chinese chicken before, but this recipe makes me want to try it.
Debbie Phillips
phillips.debbie@hotmail.comThis is the best Trini Chinese chicken recipe I've ever tried.
King Eric
k-eric@aol.comI'm so glad I found this recipe.
Martha Bwalya
bwalya-martha3@gmail.comThank you for sharing this recipe!
rania Wadood
wadood51@hotmail.comThis recipe is a must-try!
Ernest Bright Ansong
a_e44@yahoo.comI'm going to make this for dinner tonight.
Amy Schafstall
s@gmail.comThis looks delicious!
Pratima Baskota
pratima.baskota@hotmail.frI can't wait to try this recipe!
Hashir Bts
hashir@gmail.comYum!
Rina Khadgi
rina1@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Alyssa Drake Gagnon
a.gagnon@yahoo.comThis is my favorite recipe for Trini Chinese chicken. It's always a hit with my friends and family, and it's so easy to make.
Sonjit Karmoker
karmoker.s41@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfect.
Ramu Paswan
r_p15@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Tyler Colwell
tyler32@hotmail.frI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
sali lola
l@hotmail.frThis recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Gloria Koranteng
gloria.k@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Adam Andriakos
a_a26@gmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for Trini Chinese chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I love the combination of flavors in the sauce.
Bintta Mughal
b.m@hotmail.co.ukI love this dish! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfect.
ParbatiBista Parbati Bista 1
p-147@gmail.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
MOSES SSENTINDO
ssentindo.moses66@gmail.comJust made this dish and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.