La Zi Ji
Chongqing Spicy Chicken
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
Cut chicken into small pieces and marinate with wine and soy.
- 2
Deep-fry in batches until golden and crisp.
- 3
Toast dried chilies and peppercorns in a little oil.
- 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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