Sichuan-Fragrant Chicken

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Debone the chicken thighs and let them air dry.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Stir-fry coarse salt, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise over low heat until fragrant.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Pour the marinade into the chicken legs, massage it in with your hands for a while, and then marinate for half an hour.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Wipe dry.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Roll it into a tube shape.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Tie it tightly with cotton thread and place it in a deep dish lined with scallions and ginger slices.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Tie them up one by one, and put some scallion segments and ginger slices on top.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Bring water to a boil in a steamer, then place the steamer inside.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Steam over high heat 10 15 , then remove and let cool.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Shred the bamboo shoots.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Spread it on the bottom of the plate.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Dice the red bell pepper.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Mince the garlic or mash it into a paste.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Mince the ginger.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Chop the scallions into scallion flowers.

    

17. 17

    Step 17

    Prepare the fermented black beans.

    

18. 18

    Step 18

    Put the roasted peanuts in a plastic bag and crush them into peanut crumbs with a rolling pin.

    

19. 19

    Step 19

    Remove the cotton thread from the completely cooled chicken legs.

    

20. 20

    Step 20

    Slice it, and reserve the remaining juice.

    

21. 21

    Step 21

    Arrange them evenly on the shredded bamboo shoots.

    

22. 22

    Step 22

    Put oil in the pan.

    

23. 23

    Step 23

    Add Sichuan peppercorns and sauté until fragrant.

    

24. 24

    Step 24

    Take it out and throw it away.

    

25. 25

    Step 25

    Add fermented black beans and stir-fry until fragrant, then add diced red bell pepper.

    

26. 26

    Step 26

    Sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant, then add the juice from steaming the chicken legs.

    

27. 27

    Step 27

    After boiling, turn off the heat and add light soy sauce.

    

28. 28

    Step 28

    Add chopped green onions, salt, sugar, and balsamic vinegar.

    

29. 29

    Step 29

    Pour it over the sliced ​​chicken legs.

    

30. 30

    Step 30

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds and crushed peanuts! Done.