Sichuan-Style Lacquered Chicken — Credit: Flavur / OpenAI

Ingredients

Preparation

Mix all the spice paste ingredients in a robot, then brush the chicken pieces with it.
Let it marinate for up to 12 hours.
Place the chicken on a greased baking sheet and cook in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes.
Serve on a bed of jasmine rice and garnish with mung bean or sunflower sprouts.

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Sichuan-Style Lacquered Chicken

Name: Sichuan-Style Lacquered Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: Spice paste; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 50 ml (1/4 cup) of oil; 6 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of orange zest; 50 ml (1/4 cup) of each: tomato paste, sugar, and soy sauce; 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of sesame oil; 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of rice vinegar; 15 ml (1 tablespoon) or more of sambal oelek (chili paste); 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of each: cinnamon and Sichuan pepper; 454 g (1 lb) of boneless chicken thighs; Mung bean or sunflower sprouts (optional)

Preparation: 10 min

Cooking: 15 min

Servings: 4

Sichuan-Style Lacquered Chicken is a unique gastronomic experience that combines refined spices from Asian cuisine. Marinated in an aromatic mixture of ginger, garlic, and spices, the chicken pieces are cooked until crispy. Served on jasmine rice, this dish is perfect for a night out with friends or family.