La Zi Ji (Sichuan Mala Chicken, 辣子鸡)

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subheading: Marinade:

1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken thigh , cut into 1” (2.5 cm) cubes (or breast)

1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)

subheading: Spice mix:

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds , and more to garnish

1 to 3 cups whole dried red Sichuan chilies (*Footnote 1)

2 tablespoons Sichuan chili flakes

1 teaspoon sugar

subheading: Chicken coating:

¼ cup cornstarch

1 teaspoon cayenne powder (*Footnote 2)

1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns (*Footnote 3)

¾ teaspoon salt

subheading: Cook:

¼ to ⅓ cup peanut oil (or vegetable oil)

2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns

5 garlic cloves , thinly sliced

1 thumb ginger , minced

4 green onions , sliced

1 cup chopped cilantro , and more for garnish

Directions at omnivorescookbook.com

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