Sichuan Spicy Chicken
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Sichuan Spicy Chicken

timer 38 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Sichuan Spicy Chicken

About This Recipe

This Sichuan-style crispy chicken is a bold and flavorful dish that combines tender, deep-fried chicken cubes with the numbing heat of Sichuan peppercorns and dried red peppers. The chicken is first marinated for extra juiciness, then double-fried to achieve a perfect crispiness—first cooked through on low heat, then crisped to golden perfection. Aromatic scallions, garlic, and ginger build the base, while toasted Sichuan peppercorns and fiery dried peppers add layers of spice. A final toss with soy sauce, pepper powder, and nutty white sesame seeds ties everything together for an irresistible balance of crunch and spice. Perfect for spice lovers, this dish delivers an addictive mix of textures and flavors that make it a standout meal. Serve it hot for an authentic Sichuan experience!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 38m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken 250g
The aromatics
  • scallions 50g
  • garlic 3 cloves
  • ginger 20g
The sauce & seasonings
  • Sichuan peppercorns 10g
  • dried red peppers 10g
  • white sesame seeds 10g

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Rinse the chicken cubes and marinate them in salt for 15 minutes.
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Step 2
Step 2
Deep-fry the chicken cubes, first on low heat for about 8 minutes until they are cooked, then on high heat to brown them.
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Step 3
Step 3
Remove the chicken from the oil and drain excess oil.
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Step 4
Step 4
Soak the Sichuan peppercorns and dried red peppers in water, then cut them into small segments.
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Step 5
Step 5
Cut the scallions into segments, slice the garlic, and cut the ginger into shreds.
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Step 6
Step 6
Heat a wok with oil, add scallions, ginger, and garlic, and stir-fry on low heat until fragrant.
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Step 7
Step 7
Add Sichuan peppercorns and stir-fry on low heat until fragrant.
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Step 8
Step 8
Add dried red peppers and stir-fry on low heat.
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Step 9
Step 9
Add the chicken cubes and stir-fry quickly.
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Step 10
Step 10
Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper powder, and stir-fry until well combined.
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Step 11
Step 11
Add white sesame seeds and stir-fry until well combined.
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Step 12
Step 12
It’s done.
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Step 13
Step 13
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Step 14
Step 14
The dish is ready.

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