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How to Make Braised Chicken Gong: A Step-by-Step Guide

Braised Chicken Gong, a fiery Sichuan-inspired dish, is beloved for its tender chicken and numbing-spicy broth. Here’s a simplified recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients: 1kg chicken (cut into pieces), 200ml cooking oil, 50g dried chili peppers, 30g Sichuan peppercorns, 5 sliced ginger, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 chopped green onions, 2 tbsp fermented bean paste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cooking wine, and broth or water to cover.

Steps:

1. Marinate the chicken: Toss chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cooking wine, and ginger for 15 minutes.

2. Starter oil: Heat oil in a wok over medium flame. Add dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, stir-fry until fragrant (avoid burning).

3. Sauté aromatics: Push spices aside, sauté ginger, garlic, and fermented bean paste until aromatic. Return chicken to the wok, sear until golden.

4. Simmer: Add remaining soy sauce, cooking wine, and enough broth to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 25–30 minutes until chicken is tender.

5. Finish: Adjust seasoning, garnish with green onions, and serve hot with rice or noodles.

For extra flavor, add tofu, potatoes, or mushrooms during simmering. Enjoy this bold, comforting dish that’s perfect for spice lovers!