Laziji (stir-fried chicken with dried chilies)

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken into 2 cm pieces. Mix them in a bowl with the soy sauce, rice wine, salt, sugar and cornstarch, then let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
3. In the same oil, gently toast the dried chilies cut in half and the Sichuan peppercorns for 1 minute, until they release their fragrance without turning black.
4. Add the garlic, ginger and white parts of the spring onions, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
5. Return the chicken to the pan, toss vigorously over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, then finish with the sesame oil and green onions. Serve right away, the pieces should stay crispy.