Dry-Fried Chicken Recipe Video

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main IngredientHealthy

Ingredients

 Celery stalks2 , sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
 Chicken meat1 Pound (thigh or breast, preferably on bone)
 Scallion3 , sliced diagonally
 Peanut oil1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Dried chilies8 (6-8)
 Whole peppercorn1 Teaspoon (Sichuan)
 Chili bean paste1 1⁄2 Tablespoon
 Shaoxing wine1 Tablespoon (or medium dry sherry)
 Dark soy sauce1 Teaspoon
 Salt To Taste
 Sesame oil2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 841 Calories from Fat 604

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 68 g104.1%

Saturated Fat 15.3 g76.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 170.1 mg56.7%

Sodium 520.5 mg21.7%

Total Carbohydrates 11 g3.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%

Sugars 3.1 g

Protein 44 g87.9%

Vitamin A 35.6% Vitamin C 17.3%

Calcium 6.4% Iron 15.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Wash chicken and cut it into 1-inch pieces.

MAKING
2. Place a wok on flame, and heat oil in it until smoky.
3. Drop chicken pieces, and stir fry over high heat for 4-5 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates.
4. Reduce the flame to medium, and throw chilies, and Sichuan pepper in it. Stir and fry until fragrant.
5. Add chili bean paste, rice wine, soy sauce, and salt. Turn down the heat to low. Stir, and cook for about 10-15 minutes or until chicken is dry, toasty, and fragrant.
6. Throw celery, and scallions in wok. Stir fry for 1-2 minutes or until tender.
7. Taste and season it with salt.
8. Remove the wok from heat, and pour sesame oil in it. Mix well.

SERVING
9. Serve dry fried chicken with hot rice.
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