🍗 Salt Water Chicken (Xián Shuǐ Jī)

Name: Salt Water Chicken (Xián Shuǐ Jī)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Island-wide
Ingredients: 仿土雞腿 2支（約600g）; 水 2000ml; 鹽 3大匙; 米酒 2大匙; 蔥 3根（切段）; 薑 5片; 花椒 1小匙; 蒜頭 8瓣（拍碎）; 九層塔 1把; 辣椒 2根（切斜片）; 香油 1大匙; 白胡椒粉 少許

Night market queue king — chilled poached chicken with garlic and basil

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DIY Cost vs Store Price

DIY Cost: $50 / Store Price: $130 / Save per serving: $80

Nutrition

260 cal · 28g protein · 15g fat · 2g carbs

Recipe

Prep: 5min · Cook: 30min

Tags: Save 50%+ Under 30 Min Breakfast Staple

FAQ

Is it cheaper to make Salt Water Chicken (Xián Shuǐ Jī) at home?: Homemade costs ~NT$50/serving vs NT$130 at shops, saving NT$80 each.
How many calories in Salt Water Chicken (Xián Shuǐ Jī)?: About 260 kcal per serving.
How long does it take to make Salt Water Chicken (Xián Shuǐ Jī)?: 90 minutes total.