World Flavors Cookbook

Chongqing Spicy Chicken (Laziji)

Deep-fried chicken pieces buried in a mountain of dried red chilies and Sichuan peppercorns.

Cuisine: China

Ingredients

• 500g chicken thigh, cut into small cubes
• 3 cups dried red chilies
• 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
• Ginger, garlic, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken and deep-fry until golden and crispy.
2. In a wok, sauté aromatics, then add a massive amount of chilies and peppercorns.
3. Toss the chicken back in and fry until the spices infuse the meat.
4. Diners "hunt" for the chicken pieces among the chilies (which are usually not eaten).