chicken offal with pickled pepper

Spicy Chicken Giblets Recipe Guide

Spicy chicken giblets, a beloved Sichuan dish, tantalize taste buds with their fiery, numbing flavor and crunchy texture. Here’s a simple yet authentic method to recreate this fiery delight at home.

Ingredients:

500g chicken gizzards and hearts, cleaned and sliced; 100g pickled peppers (泡辣椒), chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, grated; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 tbsp doubanjiang (broad bean paste); 1 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 100ml chicken stock; 2 tbsp cooking oil; Sichuan peppercorns (optional).

Steps:

1. Prep the Giblets: Blanch sliced gizzards and hearts in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.

2. Stir-Fire Aromatics: Heat oil in a wok over medium flame. Sauté ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang until fragrant.

3. Cook the Giblets: Add blanched giblets, stir-fry for 3 minutes until slightly browned.

4. Simmer in Flavor: Pour in chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, and pickled peppers. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens.

5. Finish and Serve: Stir in green onions. For extra heat, add crushed Sichuan peppercorns. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Tips: Adjust pepper quantity to control spiciness. For a tangier twist, add a splash of vinegar. Enjoy this bold, umami-rich dish that pairs perfectly with steamed rice!