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Yunnan Style Fried Chicken with Sichuan Pepper and Chili

Name: Yunnan Style Fried Chicken with Sichuan Pepper and Chili
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 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

Crispy fried chicken coated in a spicy Sichuan pepper and chili glaze.

30 minutes2 servings

Method

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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