Hand-shredded chicken (Shǒu sī jī) from The Woks of Life: Recipes to Know and Love from a Chinese American Family (page 158) by Bill Leung and Kaitlin Leung and Judy Leung and Sarah Leung

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  • Serves : 4

  • EYB Comments

    Can substitute boneless skinless chicken breasts for chicken drumsticks.

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    Can substitute boneless skinless chicken breasts for chicken drumsticks.

  • william_q4vejb on May 08, 2026

    One of my favorites in the book. For a shortcut version, you can use a rotisserie chicken and skip the poaching step. You lose the flavor from the poaching liquid but can make up for it with the sauce. I also like to include some of the Sichuan peppercorns in the garlic/ginger/chili mixture, so you get a little cooked peppercorn flavor and a little uncooked.

  • lindsey_5xsrit on May 06, 2026

    An instant staple in our household rotation! Made for dinner with some shredded cabbage - already looking forward to leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Husband had it as tacos, I had it in a bowl with a few wonton chips on top. Simple, light, delicious.

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