Xinjiang Pepper Chicken
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Xinjiang Pepper Chicken

timer 60 MIN
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person 4 servings
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Xinjiang Pepper Chicken

About This Recipe

This Spicy and Numbing Sichuan Chicken is a bold, flavor-packed dish that brings the authentic taste of Sichuan cuisine to your table. Tender chicken legs are marinated with salt and Sichuan pepper, then simmered in a fragrant broth infused with spices like star anise, cinnamon, and numbing pepper for deep, aromatic flavors. The shredded chicken is tossed with fresh onions, scallions, and green peppers, then drenched in a fiery mix of homemade chili oil, Sichuan pepper oil, and numbing oil for that signature málà (spicy-numbing) kick. The finishing touch of Taotao chicken seasoning elevates the dish with umami richness. Perfect for spice lovers, this dish delivers a thrilling balance of heat, fragrance, and tender texture. A true Sichuan classic that’s as delicious as it is addictive!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 60m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken legs 2 pieces
The aromatics
  • onions 1 medium
  • scallions 2-3 stalks
  • green peppers 1 medium
The sauce & seasonings
  • Sichuan pepper 1 tsp
  • numbing pepper 1 tsp
  • white cardamom 2 pods
  • galangal 1-inch piece
  • bay leaves 2 leaves
  • cinnamon 1-inch stick
  • star anise 2 pieces
  • peppercorns 1 tsp
  • small red peppers ½ cup
  • chicken broth 500ml

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Marinate 2 chicken legs with salt and Sichuan pepper powder for 20 minutes.
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Step 2
Step 2
Boil water with Sichuan pepper, numbing pepper, white cardamom, galangal, bay leaves, cinnamon, star anise, peppercorns, and half of the small red peppers, then add the marinated chicken legs and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until 90% cooked. Remove and let cool.
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Step 3
Step 3
Chop the remaining small red peppers and fry them to make chili oil.
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Step 4
Step 4
Chop onions, scallions, and green peppers for later use.
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Step 5
Step 5
Shred the cooled chicken legs into strips.
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Step 6
Step 6
Heat some chicken broth in a pot, then turn off the heat and add the chopped scallions, onions, and green peppers. Pour the mixture over the shredded chicken.
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Step 7
Step 7
Finally, add Taotao chicken seasoning, Sichuan pepper oil, numbing oil, and homemade chili oil to complete the spicy and numbing chicken dish.
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Step 8
Step 8
It’s very delicious.

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