Tea Smoked Chicken with Sesame Vegetable Relish Recipe
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup raw rice
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup black tea leaves
1 stick cinnamon
1 tablespoon whole allspice
Vegetable Relish: recipe follows
sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Line wok or stockpot with foil. On top of foil, place rice, molasses, brown sugar, tea leaves, cinnamon stick and allspice; stir gently. Place small rack over mixture and arrange chicken breasts on rack. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes; slice chicken. Place Sesame Vegetable Relish on serving dish and arrange chicken on top Garnish with sesame seeds. Makes 4 servings.
Sesame Vegetable Relish: In medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar, 2 cloves crushed garlic, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel, 4 tablespoons finely diced water chestnuts, 4 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper, 4 tablespoons finely diced carrot, 4 tablespoons finely diced celery, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and 2 small green onions, minced.