Broiled Gingered Chicken (Chinese New Year)

This recipe nowadays is not only cooked in Chinese New Year, but also in normal days!

2 5/6 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 2 1/2 hours

67 calories per serving view nutrition facts

happyzhangbo

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

4	each	chicken legs	with thighs
4	small	garlic cloves
4	ounces	ginger	fresh, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1	large	lemon	grated peel
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper	freshly and gournd
1/2	cup	cilantro leaves	fresh
1/4	cup	lemon juice	fresh
2	tablespoons	sherry vinegar
4	teaspoon	peanut oil
1	x	cilantro	sprigs, garnish
4	each	lime	wedges,garnish

Directions

Use very sharp knife to score chicken skin diagonally, spacing cuts about 1/4-inch apart.

Arrange chicken in single layer, skin side up, in baking dish.

With machine running, drop garlic and ginger through feed tube of food processor; mince finely.

Mix in lemon peel, salt, and pepper.

Add cilantro and mince finely.

Blend in lemon juice and vinegar.

Add oil in thin stream through feed tube with machine running.

Rub mixture over both sides of chicken; set aside for 2 to 3 hours.

Grease broiler pan and position about 4 inches from heat source; preheat broiler.

Transfer the chicken to heated pan.

Broil until just tender, very juicy, and deep golden, or 10 to 15 minutes on each side.

Turn chicken skin side up for last 2 to 3 minutes and brush with any remaining ginger sauce.

Transfer chicken to a warm platter and let stand for 5 minutes.

Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 98g

Amount per Serving

Calories 67 63% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g	7%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 298mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 9.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	8%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 1.0g	1%

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	45%
Calcium	3%		Iron	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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