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Dezhou Style Fried Chicken with Sichuan Pepper

Name: Dezhou Style Fried Chicken with Sichuan Pepper
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Shandong Chinese
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon Sichuan pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Crispy fried chicken coated in a spicy Sichuan pepper seasoning.

20 minutes2 servings

Dezhou Style Fried Chicken with Sichuan Pepper — Photo: Wheeler Cowperthwaite · CC BY 2.0

Method

Preheat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
In a bowl, mix flour, Sichuan pepper, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
Dip chicken thighs in the flour mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
Cook chicken in the hot oil for 6-8 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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