Laziji () is one of the most iconic dishes of Sichuan cuisine. It consists of small pieces of marinated chicken that are deep-fried and then stir-fried with massive quantities of dried Sichuan pepper, dried red chilies, garlic, and ginger. Originating from the Geleshan region of Chongqing, it is a staple of "Jianghu Cuisine" (folk cooking) and is renowned for its intense mala (numbing and spicy) flavor profile.
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Laziji () is one of the most iconic dishes of Sichuan cuisine. It consists of small pieces of marinated chicken that are deep-fried and then stir-fried with massive quantities of dried Sichuan pepper, dried red chilies, garlic, and ginger. Originating from the Geleshan region of Chongqing, it is a staple of "Jianghu Cuisine" (folk cooking) and is renowned for its intense mala (numbing and spicy) flavor profile.
== History and origins == The dish is a relatively modern addition to the Sichuan canon, rising to prominence in the late 20th century. It originated in the town of Geleshan in Chongqing's Shapingba District. Local restaurateurs began using small, "mountain" (free-range) chickens, which were chopped into tiny, bone-in pieces to maximize the surface area for flavor absorption.
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