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Mouth-Watering Chicken (Kou Shui Ji)

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8/10

Cold poached chicken in numbing chili oil — addictively savory.

Chicken Small Plate & Appetizer Home Cook Friendly E Egg-Free

Why It Works

Poaching then chilling creates silky, jiggly meat; the cold temperature makes the mala sensation more pronounced.

Key Ingredients

whole chicken chili oil Sichuan peppercorn soy sauce sugar sesame peanuts scallions

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