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How do you cook Sichuan Mouthwatering Chicken?

Total Time：45 minutes Difficulty：Beginner Servings：3 servings Views：0
Sichuan Mouthwatering Chicken, known as Kou Shui Ji in Chinese, is a famous cold dish from Sichuan and Chongqing. It's a classic in Sichuan cuisine, featuring tender poached chicken served with a spicy, numbing sauce made with plenty of Sichuan peppercorns, which give the dish its signature mouth-tingling sensation. You can adjust the seasonings to your own taste.
Sichuan Mouthwatering Chicken

Ingredients

  • Chicken500g
  • Minced Garlic10g
  • Scallion10g
  • Ginger Slices10g
  • Minced Ginger20g
  • Water1000ml
  • Sesame Oil5ml
  • Vinegar1ml
  • Light Soy Sauce11ml
  • Oyster Sauce2ml
  • Steamed Fish Soy Sauce9ml
  • Cooking Wine9ml
  • Chili Powder2g
  • White Pepper Powder1g
  • Ground Sichuan Peppercorn2g
  • Chicken Bouillon Powder3g

Instructions

  1. Sichuan Mouthwatering Chicken
    Steps 1
    Purchase all the ingredients as shown in the picture.
  2. Sichuan Mouthwatering Chicken
    Steps 2
    Clean the chicken. Before the water boils, add scallion, ginger, and cooking wine to the pot. Once the water is boiling, add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes. Do not overcook—the chicken should remain tender. Transfer the cooked chicken immediately to cold water, preferably ice water, to tighten the skin and keep it tender and firm.
  3. Sichuan Mouthwatering Chicken
    Steps 3
    Finely chop the scallion, ginger, and garlic. Heat oil in a pan, then add the chopped scallion, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Turn off the heat and pour the hot oil over the chili powder to make chili oil (red oil). If you don't have a strainer, remove the solids first, then pour the oil over the chili powder. Remove the chicken from the ice water, drain, cut into pieces, and place on a plate.
  4. Sichuan Mouthwatering Chicken
    Steps 4
    Mix soy sauce, salt, sugar, and vinegar with two spoonfuls of chili oil. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with cilantro, chopped scallion, or sesame seeds to your preference.
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Comments (3)

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    Justin Stewart
    Honestly, I didn’t expect much, but this meal turned out to be delicious. The portion size was more than enough and the ingredients tasted fresh. I could really taste the effort put into preparing this food. The presentation was beautiful, and the taste matched the look. It’s clear a lot of care went into preparing this dish. I could eat this every day and not get bored. What surprised me most was how well everything worked together on the plate. The meat was tender and juicy, and even the rice had its own distinct taste. Highly suggest to everyone who.
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    Joshua Ortiz
    I’ve eaten at many places, but this dish really stands out. The aroma was mouthwatering and the combination of spices was just right—not too overwhelming, but definitely flavorful. What surprised me most was how well everything worked together on the plate. The meat was tender and juicy, and even the rice had its own unique flavor. Highly recommend to anyone who appreciates good food! Honestly, I didn’t expect much, but this meal turned out to be fantastic. The portion size was generous and the ingredients were super fresh. I could really taste the effort put into preparing this food.
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    Benjamin Collins
    I’ve recommended this to several friends already! The flavors lingered on my palate and I found myself wanting seconds after I finished. Definitely worth the price. I’ve recommended this to several friends already! The flavors lingered on my palate and I found myself wanting seconds after I finished. Definitely worth the price. As a food lover, I’m always on the lookout for something special, and this didn’t disappoint! The texture was spot on, and the presentation made it even more tempting.

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