Directions

To Prepare the Sichuan Combined Oil

1. Mix chilli powder, 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder, Chinese five spice powder and sesame seeds in a small bowl.
2. In a pan, add ginger slices, star anise, cumin, bay leaves, 4-5 grains of Sichuan peppercorn, dry chillies, and around 1 cup of oil. Heat ingredients over low heat. After a couple minutes, remove the oil from the heat and discard all the spices from the oil.
3. Pour the hot oil directly into the spice mixture in the first step. Set the Sichuan Combined Oil aside.

To Prepare the Chicken

1. In a large pot, add chicken, spring onions, ginger slices and cooking wine. Then add enough water to immerse the chicken and bring contents to boil over medium fire and continue cooking for about 10 mins. Turn off the heat, cover the pot’s lid and set chicken aside for another 20 mins.
2. Prepare ice water in a large bowl. Transfer the chicken out and immerse in ice water. Turn the chicken over several times until it is completely cooled down. Cut chicken into serving pieces and arrange on a plate. Note: Immersing the cooked chicken into ice water will improve its texture.
3. Combine all Sauce ingredients and mix well.
4. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with toasted peanuts and white sesame seeds. Serve with steamed white rice.