Peking Chicken With Mandarin Pancake Recipe

Experience the magic of authentic Peking Chicken with crispy, flavorful skin and tender meat! This crowd-pleasing recipe is a guaranteed showstopper. The secret? Perfectly balanced seasonings that create an unforgettable crunch. While the crispy skin is a highlight (and we won't judge if you sneak extra bites!), you can easily adapt this recipe to be oven-baked and skinless. Serve this culinary masterpiece with your favorite Chinese or Japanese fried rice for a complete and satisfying meal. Prepare for rave reviews!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 270 mins
Calories 435.9 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Peking Chicken With Mandarin Pancake

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How to Make Peking Chicken With Mandarin Pancake

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tsp sesame oil, ½ tsp five-spice powder, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Prepare the chicken for cooking: If pan-frying, pat the chicken dry. If baking, skip this step.
  3. Cook the chicken: For pan-frying, heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces (skin-side down first if using skin) and cook until golden brown and crispy (about 5-7 minutes per side). For baking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through.
  4. Make the Mandarin Pancakes (if desired): Prepare Mandarin pancakes according to package directions or your preferred recipe.
  5. Serve: Serve the Peking Chicken immediately with the Mandarin pancakes and your favorite vegetable fried rice. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

16g

Carbs

16g

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