Sichuan Chili Chicken
Sichuan Chili Chicken is a crispy sweet and spicy chicken recipe packed with bold Sichuan flavors and vibrant vegetables. The chicken is double-fried until golden and crunchy on the outside while staying juicy and tender inside, making this easy recipe perfect for a comforting and flavor-packed dinner.
Ingredients
- 500 g / 17. 6 oz Chicken Thighs, cut in small bites
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 cups Broccoli, cut in small pieces
- 2 Green Onions, sliced + extra for garnish
- 3 long Dried Red Chilies, cut in small pieces
- 1 tsp Sichuan Peppercorns, crushed
- 5 large Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
- 1/2 tbsp Sugar
- some roasted Sesame Seeds
Marinade
- 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine
- 1 tsp Chinese 13 Spices Mix
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 Egg White
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
Instructions
- Mix together Chicken, Ginger, Salt, Chinese 13 Spices Mix, Chinese Cooking Wine, Light Soy Sauce and Oyster Sauce. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a pot, boil some water on high heat, cook the Broccoli for 2 minutes. Rinse with cold water. Drain and set aside.
- After 30 minutes, add in one Egg White and Cornstarch to the Chicken marinate. Mix well.
- Heat up the wok to medium high heat, add 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil and carefully add the chicken pieces one at a time. The First Fry takes 5-6 minutes. Fry the Chicken in batches and do not overcrowd the pan. Drain and set aside.
- In the same wok with the remaining oil, fry the chicken again. The Second Fry is around 2 minutes at high heat until the chicken turns a nice golden-brown color. Drain and set aside.
- Leave around 2 tbsp Oil in the wok. Add Ginger and Garlic. Stir for 10 seconds. Add Dried Red Peppers and Sichuan Peppercorns and stir for another 10 seconds.
- Now add all the Fried Chicken pieces and stir for 20 seconds. Add Sugar to taste. Finally add in Broccoli and stir for 1-2 minutes. Then add the Green Onions and stir thoroughly.
- Before serving, add the Roasted Sesame Seeds and Green Onions for garnish. Ready to enjoy!
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Notes
- Use a chopstick to check the oil temperature — before frying the chicken, place a wooden chopstick into the oil. If small bubbles start forming around the edges, the oil is hot enough and ready for frying.
- Take your time between the two fries — there is no strict time limit between the first and second fry, so don’t worry about rushing. The second fry is what creates that extra crispy texture.
- Rinse the broccoli with cold water after cooking — this helps maintain its vibrant green color and slightly crunchy texture.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables — you can easily substitute or add vegetables like bok choy or lettuce depending on what you have at home.
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