La Zi Ji: Authentic Sichuan Spicy Chicken Recipe

La Zi Ji: Authentic Sichuan Spicy Chicken Recipe​ Originating from Chengdu's street food, La Zi Ji (Spicy Chicken with Peppercorns) blends crispy chicken with numbing Sichuan peppercorns and fiery dried chilies—a signature of Sichuan cuisine .​ Ingredients (serves 2): 500g diced chicken thighs, 50g dried red chilies, 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp cornstarch .​ Steps:​

1. Marinate chicken with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch for 30 minutes .​

1. Deep-fry chicken until golden (5-7 minutes). For extra crispiness, fry again briefly .​

1. In the same pan, stir-fry dried chilies and peppercorns until fragrant (avoid burning!) .​

1. Add fried chicken back, toss with remaining marinade for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with green onions .​