La Zi Ji ( Sichuan Mala Chicken Recipe) 辣子鸡

mala sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili paste

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade chili paste can be lower in sodium and tailored to taste.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos is often more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for a different flavor profile.

Marinate the chicken cubes with Shaoxing wine and light soy sauce.

Prepare the spice mix by combining toasted sesame seeds, dried Sichuan chilies, Sichuan chili flakes, and sugar.

Coat the marinated chicken with cornstarch, cayenne powder, ground Sichuan peppercorns, and salt.

Heat peanut oil in a pan and fry the red Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant.

Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté until aromatic.

Add the coated chicken to the pan and fry until crispy and cooked through.

Toss in the green onions and chopped cilantro before serving, garnishing with additional sesame seeds and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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