Ingredients

  • 6 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Shoaxing Rice Wine
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 piece Ginger, About 1 Inch Long
  • 5 whole Green Onions, White Parts Only
  • 1/2 cups Whole Red Chilis
  • 2 Tablespoons Whole Sichuan Peppercorns
  • 2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil
  • 23 cups Roasted, Unsalted Peanuts
  • Cooked Rice, For Serving
  • 3 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce
  • 3 teaspoons Chiangkang Black Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Water

Method

  • Cut the chicken as evenly as possible into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Place in a small bowl and mix in the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Shoaxing rice wine and cornstarch.
  • Set aside.
  • Peel and thinly slice the garlic and ginger, and chop the scallions into 1/2 inch chunks.
  • Cut the stems off of the chilies and squeeze to discard the seeds.
  • Pick out the black seeds from the Sichuan peppercorns.
  • Dont forget to wash your hands after this!
  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat a heavy frying pan or wok over high, then add the peanut oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the chilies and Sichuan peppercorns and cook until they are crisp and the oil is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and continue cooking over high heat, stirring constantly.
  • As soon as the chicken cubes have turned opaque, add the ginger and garlic and continue to stir-fry for a few minutes until the meat is cooked through.
  • Add the green onions and peanuts, and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
  • Give the sauce a stir and add it to the pan, continuing to stir and toss until the sauce has thickened.
  • Remove from heat and serve over rice.
  • Adapted from NPR.