Geleshan Spicy Chicken (La Zi Ji)
This is a classic Sichuan dish featuring crispy fried chicken pieces heavily seasoned with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. It's known for its intense, numbing, and spicy flavor profile. The chicken is cut small and fried until golden, then stir-fried with aromatics and a generous amount of spices.
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- Общее время
- 55 мин
- Порции
- 4
- Сложность
- Средне
- На порцию
- 571 kcal
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Подготовка
Ингредиенты
Ингредиенты
- 500 gboneless chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 700 mlpeanut oil, for deep frying
- 50 gdried red chili, stems removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 15 gSichuan peppercorn
- 5 gsugar
- 0,5 ч. л.salt
marinade
- 15 mlsoy sauce
- 15 mlShaoxing wine
- 1 шт.ginger, grated
- 2 зубчикgarlic, minced
- 1 шт.egg
coating
- 30 gcornstarch
- 30 gall-purpose flour
aromatics
- 1 шт.ginger, sliced
- 4 зубчикgarlic, sliced
- 2 шт.green onion, sliced, white and green parts separated
garnish
- 1 ст. л.toasted sesame seed, for garnish(необязательно)
Инвентарь
slotted spoon · shallow dish · paper towels · wok · large bowl · wire rack · thermometer
Приготовление
Шаг за шагом
- 1
Place the chicken pieces in a medium bowl.
Около 1 мин
- 2
Add the marinade soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, grated ginger, minced garlic, and egg to the chicken.
Около 1 мин
- 3
Mix well to coat, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
Около 20 мин
Совет повара: Marinating longer, up to an hour, will enhance the flavor.
- 4
In a separate shallow dish, combine the cornstarch and all-purpose flour.
Около 1 мин
- 5
Dredge each marinated chicken piece thoroughly in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
Около 5 мин
Совет повара: Shake off any excess flour.
- 6
Heat the peanut oil in a large wok or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
Около 5 мин
Совет повара: Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for crispy chicken.
- 7
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the wok.
Около 3 мин
Совет повара: Overcrowding will lower the oil temperature and make the chicken soggy.
- 8
Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Около 12 мин
- 9
Remove the fried chicken with a slotted spoon and place it on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Около 1 мин
Совет повара: Keep the chicken warm while you prepare the sauce.
- 10
Carefully pour out most of the frying oil from the wok, leaving about a tablespoon.
Около 1 мин
Совет повара: Reserve the used oil for future frying if desired, once cooled and strained.
- 11
Add the dried red chilies and Sichuan peppercorns to the remaining hot oil in the wok.
- 12
Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the chilies turn a darker red, being careful not to burn them.
Около 2 мин
Совет повара: The aroma of the Sichuan peppercorns should be strong and numbing.
- 13
Add the sliced ginger, garlic, and the white parts of the green onion.
- 14
Stir-fry for another minute until aromatic.
Около 1 мин
- 15
Return the fried chicken pieces to the wok.
- 16
Add the sugar and salt.
- 17
Toss everything together quickly to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
Около 1 мин
- 18
Stir in the green parts of the green onion.
- 19
Transfer the Geleshan Spicy Chicken to a serving platter.
Около 1 мин
- 20
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately with steamed rice.
На порцию
Пищевая ценность
- Калории
- 571kcal
- Белок
- 36,5g
- Углеводы
- 19g
- Жиры
- 38,2g
- Клетчатка
- 1,2g
- Сахара
- 1,9g
Расчёт основан на количестве ингредиентов в рецепте. Значения могут меняться в зависимости от бренда и замен.
Правильное хранение
Store any leftover Geleshan Spicy Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a dry wok or oven until warmed through, though the chicken may lose some crispiness.