La Zi Ji

Chongqing Spicy Chicken

4.6 (48)
8513 servings
ChineseSichuanChickenSpicyDinner
La Zi Ji

Bite-sized chicken buried in a mountain of dried chilies and Sichuan pepper — crisp, fragrant, and fiercely addictive.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs500 g
  • Dried red chilies60 g
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Scallions3 stalks

Seasonings

  • Sichuan peppercorns1 tbsp
  • Shaoxing wine2 tbsp
  • Soy sauce1 tbsp
  • Sugar1 tsp

Steps

  1. 1

    Cut chicken into small pieces and marinate with wine and soy.

  2. 2

    Deep-fry in batches until golden and crisp.

  3. 3

    Toast dried chilies and peppercorns in a little oil.

  4. 4

    Toss chicken with the chilies, garlic, and scallions.

Pro tips

Marinate the chicken in Shaoxing wine and fry in small batches for an even crisp.

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