Gele Mountain Spicy Chicken, a iconic Chongqing dish, tantalizes taste buds with its crispy texture and fiery flavor. Here’s a step-by-step guide to recreating this beloved classic.
Ingredients: 500g chicken thigh (cut into 2cm cubes), 20 dried Sichuan peppercorns, 10 dried chili peppers, 3 garlic cloves, 1 ginger slice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp starch, and oil for frying.
Steps:
1. Marinate the chicken: Toss chicken cubes with soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, and starch. Let sit for 20 minutes.
2. Prepare aromatics: Chop garlic and ginger. Heat oil in a wok until 150°C. Deep-fry chicken until golden, then drain.
3. Stir-fry: In hot oil, sauté dried chilies and peppercorns until fragrant. Add garlic and ginger, stir briefly.
4. Combine: Return chicken to the wok, toss rapidly over high heat for 1 minute. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Tips: For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken. Control spice by reducing peppercorns or removing seeds from chilies. Pair with steamed rice to balance the heat. This dish promises an authentic Sichuan experience—crunchy, spicy, and utterly addictive!
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