This is a traditional Chinese dish, which is simple to make. Tender chunks of chicken are bathed in a rich, hot, and spicy sauce. Enjoy with freshly cooked white rice.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
47 mins
Total Time
1 hr 7 mins
Calories
378 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and discard water.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of fresh water to a boil; add chicken, ginger, and peppercorns. Add more water if needed to cover chicken completely. Cover and cook over high heat until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 35 to 45 minutes. Drain and discard water.
Step 3
Horizontally chop chicken into 3/4-inch pieces, cutting through the bone and skin. Vertically chop into 3/4-inch squares; transfer to a bowl.
Step 4
Combine soy sauce, chile oil, sugar, MSG, and Sichuan peppercorn oil in a bowl to form a sauce; pour over chicken and toss well. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, or to taste
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
¼ cup chile oil
½ (2 pound) whole chicken
1 (3/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger, crushed
¼ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn oil
6 spring onions (white parts only), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
