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Soy and Lime Yunnan Spicy Fried Chicken with Sichuan Pepper

Name: Soy and Lime Yunnan Spicy Fried Chicken with Sichuan Pepper
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Yunnan Chinese
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp Sichuan pepper; 1 tbsp chili paste; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 green onion; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp lime zest

A tangy and savory blend of soy and lime zest.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Stir soy sauce and lime zest into chicken marinade.
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, marinate with soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar for 20 minutes.
Mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp water, coat chicken, and fry until golden brown.
In a pan, add chili paste and 2 tbsp water, cook 2 minutes.
Add fried chicken, toss with chili glaze, sprinkle Sichuan pepper, and garnish.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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