Spicy Sichuan-style Chicken

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Finished product image

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Wash the chicken legs, put them in a pot of cold water, add peppercorns, ginger slices, scallion segments, bay leaves, and cooking wine, and cook for eight to ten minutes.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   After cooking, turn off the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. You can test the chicken by inserting chopsticks into the meatiest part of the chicken thigh; if no blood comes out, it's done.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Take them out and soak them in the prepared ice water until they are completely cooled.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Prepare minced scallions, ginger, garlic, and cilantro.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Place minced ginger and garlic, Sichuan peppercorn powder, roasted sesame seeds, and chili powder in a bowl.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Pour hot oil over it.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add light soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add chopped green onions and stir well.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Cut the chicken drumsticks into pieces, arrange them on a plate, and pour the prepared sauce over them.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Sprinkle with crushed peanuts and let it marinate for a few minutes to absorb the flavor.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    The fragrant and tempting Sichuan-style spicy chicken is ready.