Perfect Aleppo Pepper Chicken Recipe & Flavor Guide

Aleppo pepper chicken combines tender chicken with the distinctive flavor of Aleppo pepper—a moderately spicy, fruity Turkish/Middle Eastern chili flake. This versatile preparation yields beautifully seasoned chicken with a complex flavor profile: mild heat (1/10 the spiciness of cayenne), subtle fruitiness, and a hint of saltiness fromscrição

Chef Liu Wei

A master of Chinese cuisine with special expertise in the regional spice traditions of Sichuan, Hunan, Yunnan, and Cantonese cooking. Chef Liu's culinary journey began in his family's restaurant in Chengdu, where he learned the complex art of balancing the 23 distinct flavors recognized in traditional Chinese gastronomy. His expertise in heat management techniques - from numbing Sichuan peppercorns to the slow-building heat of dried chilies - transforms how home cooks approach spicy cuisines. Chef Liu excels at explaining the philosophy behind Chinese five-spice and other traditional blends, highlighting their connection to traditional Chinese medicine and seasonal eating practices. His demonstrations of proper wok cooking techniques show how heat, timing, and spice application work together to create authentic flavors. Chef Liu's approachable teaching style makes the sophisticated spice traditions of China accessible to cooks of all backgrounds.