How to Make Spicy Shredded Chicken Legs at Home?

Q: Can I use a different type of chili pepper if I don’t have small chili peppers? A: Yes, you can substitute with any other type of chili pepper, adjusting the quantity to suit your heat preference.
Q: Is it necessary to use both light soy sauce and oyster sauce? A: Yes, the combination of these sauces adds depth to the flavor, but you can adjust the ratios based on personal taste.
Q: Can I skip the chicken essence? A: Yes, the chicken essence can be omitted or replaced with chicken stock powder for a similar flavor.

Spicy Shredded Chicken Legs

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Ingredients:

• 2 chicken legs
• 3 sprigs of cilantro
• 6 small chili peppers
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 slices of ginger
• 1 green onion
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons cooking wine
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• A pinch of salt
• A pinch of chicken essence

Instructions:

1. Clean the chicken legs and put them in a pot. Cover with water, add cooking wine and ginger slices. Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes. Remove any foam that forms.
2. Reserve the chicken broth in a bowl.
3. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, small chili peppers, a pinch of salt, and chili powder.
4. Heat oil in a pan and pour it over the garlic mixture in the bowl to release the aroma.
5. Add light soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, and chicken essence to the bowl.
6. Mix well, ensuring all sauces are combined.
7. Shred the cooked chicken legs and add them to the bowl.
8. Add chopped green onion and cilantro.
9. Pour the reserved chicken broth into the bowl and mix well.
10. Enjoy your spicy shredded chicken legs!

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Nutrition:

• Rich in protein from chicken.
• Contains vitamins and minerals from cilantro and green onions.
• Low in carbohydrates.