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SZECHUAN CHICKEN RECIPE

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This Szechuan chicken recipe is quick and easy to make with just the right amount of spice, with seasoned chicken, a variety of chili peppers and homemade Szechuan sauce. Great for an easy weeknight meal.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast (chopped into bite-sized pieces (you can also use chicken thighs if you'd like))
1/4 cup soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup corn starch
1 tablespoon sesame oil (or use olive oil)
1 large bell pepper (chopped)
2 serrano pepper (chopped (optional for extra spicy!))
10 dried chile de arbol peppers (optional for extra spicy, or use other dried peppers you love)
1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns (or use black peppercorns)
1/4 cup peanuts (chopped (plus more for garnish - cashews are great here, too!))
1/4 soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon ground ginger (fresh minced ginger is good too)
1 tablespoon honey (or more for sweeter)
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder (fresh minced garlic is good too)
1 teaspoon sriracha (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chicken stock
1-2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns (lightly toasted and ground or use black peppercorns instead)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice
Cooked white rice or noodles, spicy chili flakes

Steps:

Add the chopped chicken to a large bowl. Add soy sauce, salt and pepper and toss to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 1240 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY SZECHUAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Spicy Szechuan Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: corn starch, salt, rice wine, white pepper, soy sauce, scallion, ginger, chicken thighs, vegetable oil, szechuan peppercorn, red chilis, dried red chilis, ginger, scallion, peanuts, sugar, rice wine, sesame oil, scallion

Provided by Tasty

Categories Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

3 teaspoons corn starch
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon rice wine
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 stalk scallion, shredded
2 slices ginger
4 chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
vegetable oil, as needed for frying
2 tablespoons szechuan peppercorn
5 red chilis, chopped
50 dried red chilis, whole
4 slices ginger
1 stalk scallion, chopped
⅓ cup peanuts
½ teaspoon sugar
½ tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon sesame oil
scallion, chopped for garnish

Steps:

Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl, add the chopped chicken. Marinate for 10 minutes.
In about 1 ½ inch (4 cm) of oil, fry the chicken until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
Heat oil in a wok or a large pan. Add the Szechuan peppercorn and dried red chilies. Fry until fragrant.
Add the rest of the dried red chilies, ginger, scallion, and peanuts. Fry for a minute.
Add the fried chicken pieces, sugar, rice wine and sesame oil. Toss to coat.
Garnish with chopped scallions.
Nutrition Calories: 2870 Fat: 303 grams Carbs: 29 grams Fiber: 11 grams Sugars: 9 grams Protein: 26 grams
Enjoy!

HOT AND SPICY SICHUAN CHICKEN

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This is a traditional Chinese dish, which is simple to make. Tender chunks of chicken are bathed in a rich, hot, and spicy sauce. Enjoy with freshly cooked white rice.

Provided by Jin

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese

Time 1h7m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ (2 pound) whole chicken
1 (3/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger, crushed
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup chile oil
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
¼ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn oil
6 spring onions (white parts only), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, or to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and discard water.
Bring a large pot of fresh water to a boil; add chicken, ginger, and peppercorns. Add more water if needed to cover chicken completely. Cover and cook over high heat until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 35 to 45 minutes. Drain and discard water.
Horizontally chop chicken into 3/4-inch pieces, cutting through the bone and skin. Vertically chop into 3/4-inch squares; transfer to a bowl.
Combine soy sauce, chile oil, sugar, MSG, and Sichuan peppercorn oil in a bowl to form a sauce; pour over chicken and toss well. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 972.8 mg, Sugar 7.1 g