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Name: Authentic La Zi Ji (Sichuan Popcorn Chicken)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: *For the Chicken Marinade:**; 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; *For the Stir-Fry:**; 3 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying); 1 cup dried red chilies (preferably Facing Heaven or Arbol chilies), whole; 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns, whole; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup celery, diced small; 1/2 cup scallions (green parts only), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; *For the Seasoning Paste:**; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil