Chongqing Chicken (辣子鸡)
Chinese (Sichuan) · East Asia
STOVETOP
8/10
Bite-sized chicken pieces deep-fried then buried in a mountain of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns.
Why It Works
Deep-frying dehydrates the chicken surface for maximum crunch, then the brief toss with toasted dried chilies infuses chili aroma without making the chicken unbearably hot.
Key Ingredients
chicken thigh
dried chilies
Sichuan peppercorns
garlic
ginger
soy sauce
Shaoxing wine
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