Sichuan Spicy Chicken

40 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs, soy sauce, salt, white pepper, and egg white. Add cornstarch and mix well. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. 2Heat 3 cups of oil in a wok to 350°F (177°C).
  3. 3Fry the marinated chicken in the hot oil until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4Add 4 tablespoons of oil to the wok. Add Sichuan peppercorns, green peppercorns, dried chili peppers, ginger, garlic, and scallions. Stir-fry until aromatic, about 1 minute.
  5. 5Return the fried chicken to the wok. Stir-fry until well combined.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch white pepper
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 cups oil
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp green peppercorns
  • 2 cups dried chili peppers
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 6 stalks scallions

Equipment

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