Bang Bang Ji Si (Hot and Numbing Sichuan Chicken Salad)

Name: Bang Bang Ji Si (Hot and Numbing Sichuan Chicken Salad)
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds whole bone-in, skin-on split chicken breast halves (2 to 3 breast halves); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 cloves garlic, smashed, divided; 6 whole scallions, 2 roughly chopped, 4 thinly sliced at a sharp bias; 1 (1-inch) knob peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons toasted whole Sichuan peppercorns; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons black or plain sesame seeds, plus more for garnish; 1 tablespoon sesame paste, preferably Chinese; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 4 teaspoons Chinkiang or black vinegar; 1/4 cup chili oil with sediment (see note)

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1h 30m

This spicy and numbing Sichuan chicken salad, known as Bang Bang Ji Si, is a flavor explosion with tender chicken, toasted Sichuan peppercorns, sesame seeds, and a fiery chili oil dressing. It's a must-try dish for anyone who loves bold, vibrant flavors in their salads.

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Servings: 4

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1 3/4 pounds whole bone-in, skin-on split chicken breast halves (2 to 3 breast halves)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 cloves garlic, smashed, divided

6 whole scallions, 2 roughly chopped, 4 thinly sliced at a sharp bias

1 (1-inch) knob peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced

2 teaspoons toasted whole Sichuan peppercorns

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons black or plain sesame seeds, plus more for garnish

1 tablespoon sesame paste, preferably Chinese

1 tablespoon soy sauce

4 teaspoons Chinkiang or black vinegar

1/4 cup chili oil with sediment (see note)

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Calories

400kcal

20%
Fat

23g

1%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

7g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

3g

0%
Protein

40g

2%
Cholesterol

120mg

6%
Sodium

500mg

25%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Bang Bang Ji Si (Hot and Numbing Sichuan Chicken Salad)

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