Fiery Sichuan Spicy Chicken Wontons with Chili Oil
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
For the Wontons
For the Sichuan Chili Oil
For Garnishing
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
Fiery Sichuan Spicy Chicken Wontons with Chili Oil
Fiery Sichuan Spicy Chicken Wontons with Chili Oil
Plating & Serving
Arrange cooked wontons on a platter, shower them with spring onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.