Spicy ChickenThere are many types, and for many people, the most memorable is Chongqing spicy chicken. When it comes to Chongqing spicy chicken, the Gongga Mountain spicy chicken method is the most authentic.This spicy chicken is crispy and delicious.Sichuan peppercornsandchili peppersa variety, finding chicken pieces inside is even more satisfying.

Gongga Mountain Spicy Chicken Recipe

IngredientsPreparation

Chickenappropriate amount, oil,MSGdried chili peppers, chili sauce, Sichuan peppercorns, cooking wine,soy sauceappropriate amount.

Method Steps

1. Cut the chicken into small pieces, chop green onions,gingerslice and set aside;

2. Cut the dried chili peppers into small pieces, add cooking wine, soy sauce, MSG, ginger salt, and Sichuan peppercorns to the chicken and mix well, marinate for 30 minutes;

3. Pour 300g of oil into the pot, heat the oil, then add the chicken pieces to fry, fry until golden yellow and remove;

4. After the oil temperature in the pot rises slightly, fry the chicken again, then remove and drain off the oil;

Add a small amount of oil to the pan.5. Add a little oil to the pot, heat over highheat, add green onions, ginger, chili sauce,doubanjiangsauce, stir-fry until fragrant, then add the chicken pieces and stir-fry;6. Continue to stir-fry until the chicken is coated in sauce, then add dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, stir-fry for 2 minutes, and remove when fragrant.

Tips

The chicken pieces for this spicy chicken should be fried until dry and crispy to eat.

Home-style Gongga Mountain Spicy Chicken Recipe

Ingredient Preparation

Chicken legs

300g, 100g dried chili peppers, 30ml cooking wine, a little salt, 400ml oil, 25g Sichuan peppercorns,a little white sugarginger and garlic,a little white pepperpowder,vinegar,green onions, scallions, cookedsesame,high-quality broth，100g.Method Steps

1. Wash and cut the chicken legs into small cubes, add salt and 15ml cooking wine, then add cornstarch and mix, marinate for 30 minutes;

2. Heat oil in a pot, add chicken pieces when the oil is hot, fry over low heat for 5 minutes until the surface is slightly yellow, then drain off the oil;

3. Heat the oil over medium heat, add the chicken pieces when the oil is 80% hot, fry over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove the golden chicken pieces and drain off the oil;

4. Add 50ml of oil to the bottom of the pot, add chopped ginger, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns and stir-fry, then add dried chili peppers and stir-fry, add chicken and cooking wine;

5. Stir-fry evenly, then add salt, white sugar, vinegar,

white pepperand broth, and stir-fry until the soup thickens, then add cooked sesame and scallions and stir-fry until it's cooked.Tips

The ratio of dried Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili peppers is about 1:4.

Tips for making authentic Gongga Mountain Spicy Chicken

To make authentic Gongga Mountain Spicy Chicken at home, it requires some effort.

The method is the same as before, and the key is the selection of ingredients. The chicken should be fresh, and the chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns should be high-quality Sichuan products. Then, the key is to master the heat and quantity during cooking, to achieve a bright and vibrant color for the chicken pieces, with chili peppers complementing each other, and not turning black. The chicken pieces should be crispy and have the aroma of fried chili peppers, with a balanced sweet and salty taste.Follow the same method as described before. The key ingredients are: use fresh, locally sourced chicken (preferably a "tua" chicken), Sichuan chili peppers and black peppercorns. Pay attention to the heat and quantity during cooking to achieve a vibrant color for the chicken pieces, with the chili peppers complementing the color without turning black. The chicken should be crispy and have a fragrant aroma from the fried chili peppers. The overall flavor should be balanced between sweet, salty, and spicy.