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重庆辣子鸡

Chongqing Spicy Chicken (La Zi Ji)

⏱️ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 12 min⏰ Total: 27 minMEDIUM
DFNF
🛒 Available at: Whole FoodsTrader Joe's
Servings

Ingredients

AmountIngredientNotesSubstitute
340 gchicken thighs鸡腿肉chopped into small pieces, bone-in
80 gdried chilies干辣椒
10 gSichuan peppercorns花椒
22 mlsoy sauce酱油
30 gcornstarch玉米淀粉

Instructions

1

Fry and toss(20 min)

Marinate chicken in soy. Coat in cornstarch, deep-fry 5 min until crispy and golden. In a clean wok, fry dried chilies and Sichuan pepper 30 sec. Toss with chicken. The key: there should be MORE chilies than chicken — you pick the chicken out of the chili pile.

Pro Tips for Western Kitchens

Yes, 80g of dried chilies. No, you don't eat them. They're for fragrance and presentation. Pick out the chicken with chopsticks.

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Nutrition

Per serving (approximate values)

360
Calories (kcal)
32
Protein (g)
14
Carbs (g)
20
Fat (g)
2
Fiber (g)
560
Sodium (mg)

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