Smoked chicken without a smoker
Description
The recipe won't take much time. It's hard to miss colorful smoked chicken on a festive table or during weekdays, but are you really sure it's smoked? Try preparing the chicken with this recipe and surprise your family and friends. None of them will guess that the chicken is simply boiled. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Instead of onion skins, you can use black tea leaves.
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Step 2
Rinse the chicken under water, make cuts in the skin near the tail and tuck the legs into them. Place the chicken in a pot and pour hot water over it.
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Step 3
If you are using broiler chicken, bring the water to a boil until foam forms, then drain the water and foam the first time.
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Step 4
Rinse the onion skins in water several times to remove dirt and dust.
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Step 5
Place the husks on the chicken together with a plain black tea bag and bay leaves.
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Step 6
Add salt and ground black pepper. Pour in hot water and liquid smoke, then cook the chicken for approximately 45 minutes over medium heat if it's broiler chicken, or for 1–1.5 hours if it's farm-raised or homemade chicken.
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Step 7
Then carefully place the chicken on a plate and let it cool slightly.
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Step 8
Brush the bird with vegetable oil for shine.
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Step 9
Serve warm with any side dish.