Hot Sichuan Pepper Chicken Blocks
- Ingredients
- Chickenhalf a whole bird
- Chili peppers red, pointed Braised chicken pieces in blocks Steps
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1. Cut the chicken into 3 cm square pieces and wash in clear water to drain and set aside.
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2. Heat the wok to about 70% hot, add cooking oil, and place the chicken pieces in, ensuring there is enough oil to cover them. Fry until the skin turns golden yellow, then remove.
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3. Pour out any excess oil from the wok, add scallions,ginger, garlic, dried cumin seeds, and dried chili peppers(pointed red chili), stir-fry until fragrant, then add the chicken pieces. Subsequently add doubanjiang sauce, wine,soy sauce, salt, sugar, and color it. Add an appropriate amount of broth.
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4. Cover with a lid and cook over high heat until boiling, then switch to low heat and simmer for about 1 hour, garnish with coriander before serving.
- Tips
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1. The amount of dried chili peppers and cumin seeds should be according to personal preference; they must not be excessive or breakouts will occur on the face.
2. Use plenty of oil,chicken meat will remain tender.
3. You can add dried bamboo shoots, dried long beans or chestnuts.Chinese chestnuts.
