Spicy Sichuan Chicken (Laziji)

Other★★ Intermediate64min

Prep 24m ·
Cook 40m ·
4 Servings

Course

Protein

Cuisine

Occasion

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Spicy Sichuan Chicken (Laziji)

Ingredient Amount Notes
Chicken drumsticks 7
Dried chili peppers 150
White sesame seeds as needed
Sichuan peppercorns as needed
Garlic slices 5
Sugar a pinch
Cooking wine as needed
Light soy sauce as needed
Dark soy sauce a little
Salt as needed
Ginger 5
Sichuan pepper powder as needed

A delicious Spicy Sichuan Chicken (Laziji) recipe.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Spicy Sichuan Chicken (Laziji) step by step

  1. Spicy Sichuan Chicken (Laziji)
    Step 1 Detail

    Prepare 150g of dried chili pepper segments.

  2. Spicy Sichuan Chicken (Laziji)
    Step 2 Detail

    Cut chicken drumstick meat into small pieces and marinate for about 1 hour. Marinade: 2 swirls of cooking wine, 2 swirls of light soy sauce, half a swirl of dark soy sauce, 5 slices of ginger, Sichuan pepper powder to taste, and 2 spoonfuls of salt.

  3. Spicy Sichuan Chicken (Laziji)
    Step 3 Detail

    Heat oil and add the chicken pieces. Deep-fry on high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Note: 1. The recipe uses an induction cooktop at 2100W; if using gas, turn to high heat. Toss the chicken during frying to prevent sticking. 2. Use enough oil to submerge the chicken.

  4. Spicy Sichuan Chicken (Laziji)
    Step 4 Detail

    By now it smells incredibly fragrant!

  5. Spicy Sichuan Chicken (Laziji)
    Step 5 Detail

    No filter needed — the fried chicken pieces are perfectly crispy. Set aside.

  6. Spicy Sichuan Chicken (Laziji)
    Step 6 Detail

    Leave a thin layer of oil in the wok. Add Sichuan peppercorns, garlic slices, and dried chili segments. Stir-fry on low heat until fragrant. Do not use high heat or the chilies will burn and turn bitter.

  7. Spicy Sichuan Chicken (Laziji)
    Step 7 Detail

    Add the fried chicken pieces back in along with sugar and stir-fry. Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt if needed. Sprinkle white sesame seeds just before serving!

  8. Spicy Sichuan Chicken (Laziji)
    Step 8 Detail

    Finished dish — intensely spicy and aromatic. Delicious! 😋

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