Steamed Chicken in Chili Sauce

Steamed Chicken in Chili Sauce

This **Sichuan-Style Spicy Chicken Salad** is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a bold, aromatic sauce for an irresistible flavor explosion. The chicken legs are first steamed to perfection, then shocked in ice water with ginger for a silky texture. Tossed with crisp cucumber and coated in a vibrant mix of red oil, peppercorn oil, vinegar, and soy sauce, every bite delivers a balance of spicy, tangy, and nutty notes. Toasted sesame seeds, fragrant peanuts, and chili flakes add crunch and heat, while a hint of Shaoxing wine deepens the umami richness. Chilled before serving, this dish is refreshing yet packed with bold Sichuan flavors—perfect as an appetizer or a main course. Quick to prepare yet bursting with complexity, it’s a must-try for lovers of spicy, savory cuisine!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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chicken legs
400g

The aromatics

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cucumber
150g
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ice cubes
1 cup
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ginger
2 tbsp (sliced)
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sesame
2 tbsp
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fragrant peanuts
3 tbsp
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scallion
2 stalks

The sauce & seasonings

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red oil
4 tbsp
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sugar
2 tbsp
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vinegar
2 tbsp
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light soy sauce
2 tbsp
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peppercorn oil
2 tbsp
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Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp
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chili flakes
1 tbsp
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monosodium glutamate
1/4 tbsp
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salt
3g
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ice water
1/4 cup

Instructions

1. Step 1

First, wash the chicken legs clean, remove the subcutaneous fat, add water to the pot, bring to a boil, and steam over high heat for about 5 minutes.

2. Step 2

After 5 minutes, turn the chicken legs over and steam for another 5 minutes over high heat. Then, turn off the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Step 3

After simmering, prepare a basin of ice water with ice cubes and ginger slices, and soak the chicken in it until it is completely cooled.

4. Step 4

Cut some cucumber segments, and mix the sauce: 4 tablespoons of red oil, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of peppercorn oil, 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine, 2 tablespoons of sesame, a small handful of fragrant peanuts, 1 tablespoon of chili flakes, scallion, ginger, 1/4 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, and 3 grams of salt, 1/4 cup of ice water, and mix well.

5. Step 5

Finally, cut the chicken into pieces, pour the mixed sauce over it, mix well, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

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