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
Notes
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
- 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.
- Reserve the chicken broth in a bowl.
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, small chili peppers, a pinch of salt, and chili powder.
- Heat oil in a pan and pour it over the garlic mixture in the bowl to release the aroma.
- Add light soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, and chicken essence to the bowl.
- Mix well, ensuring all sauces are combined.
- Shred the cooked chicken legs and add them to the bowl.
- Add chopped green onion and cilantro.
- Pour the reserved chicken broth into the bowl and mix well.
- Enjoy your spicy shredded chicken legs!
- Rich in protein from chicken.
- Contains vitamins and minerals from cilantro and green onions.
- Low in carbohydrates.
