Sichuan Roasted Whole Chicken

Ingredients

• • 1 (3.5 to 5 lbs / 1.5 to 2 kg) whole chicken
• • 1 1/2 tablespoon salt
• • 1 tablespoon black tea
• • 2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns
• • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic ((or garlic powder))
• • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
• • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (more to drizzle)
• • 4 spring onions (, sliced into 2” (5 cm) pieces)
• • 15 slices ginger (, 2 in)
• • 1 head garlic (, top removed)
• • 1 cup (250 ml) ice
• • 2 pieces ginger (, sliced)
• • Pan drippings (+ water needed for adequate rice cooking liquid)
• • 1 spring onions (, thinly sliced)
• • Pinch of salt

Preparation Steps