Fiery Sichuan Spicy Chicken Wontons with Chili Oil

Name: Fiery Sichuan Spicy Chicken Wontons with Chili Oil
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Ground chicken; Garlic, minced; Ginger, grated; Soy sauce; Sesame oil; Rice vinegar; Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and crushed; Spring onions, finely chopped; Salt and pepper; Wonton wrappers; Water (for sealing edges); Vegetable oil; Sichuan peppercorns; Garlic, sliced; Dried red chilies; Ginger, sliced; Chili flakes; Sesame seeds, toasted; Spring onions, finely sliced

A Tongue-Tingling Appetizer Bursting with Flavors

Experience the authentic taste of Sichuan cuisine with juicy chicken wontons drenched in a hot and aromatic chili oil.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling

Ground chicken

300g

Garlic, minced

2 cloves

Ginger, grated

1 tablespoon

Soy sauce

1 tablespoon

Sesame oil

1 teaspoon

Rice vinegar

1 tablespoon

Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and crushed

1/2 teaspoon

Spring onions, finely chopped

Salt and pepper

To taste

For the Wontons

Wonton wrappers

Water (for sealing edges)

Small bowl

For the Sichuan Chili Oil

Vegetable oil

1 cup

Sichuan peppercorns

4 tablespoons

Garlic, sliced

5 cloves

Dried red chilies

Ginger, sliced

1 tablespoon

Chili flakes

2 tablespoons

For Garnishing

Sesame seeds, toasted

2 tablespoons

Spring onions, finely sliced

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken Filling

Combine Ingredients

Combine the ground chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and crushed Sichuan peppercorns in a bowl.

To maximize flavor, marinate the chicken filling a few hours ahead.

Add Spring Onions

Add the spring onions and season with salt and pepper.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Making the Wontons

Fill Wrappers

Lay out a wonton wrapper on a flat surface; place a teaspoon of the chicken filling in the center.

Seal Edges

Wet the edges of the wrapper with water and fold to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal.

Ensure edges are sealed properly to prevent fillings from leaking.

Shape Wontons

Bring the two opposite corners together and seal with a dab of water, forming a classic wonton shape.

Prepare all wontons before starting to cook to manage time efficiently.

Cooking Process

Chili Oil Preparation

Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, dried red chilies, and ginger. Remove from heat and stir in chili flakes. Let it sit until cool.

Wonton Cooking

Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil; add wontons in batches, cooking for about 4-5 minutes until they float.

Final Assembly

Drizzle a generous amount of cooled Sichuan chili oil over the cooked wontons.

Plating & Serving