Szechuan Chicken

Szechuan Chicken

Szechuan chicken is a popular Chinese dish known for its bold, spicy flavors that originate from the Sichuan province. It typically features tender pieces of chicken stir-fried with vegetables like bell peppers and onions, all tossed in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and the distinctive numbing heat of Szechuan peppercorns and dried red chilies. The result is a flavorful and aromatic dish with a perfect balance of heat, tang, and umami

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Szechuan Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of chicken, small dice

• ½ cup cornstarch

• 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil

• 3 Tablespoons garlic, minced

• 5 Tablespoons of soy sauce

• 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar

• ¼ cup water

• 10 Arbol chilies

• 2 green onions, sliced

• 1 teaspoon chili flakes

Method

1. Cut the chicken into pieces, roll them in cornstarch to coat well, and then set them aside on a plate.

2. Heat the oil in a pan or a wok over medium-high heat

3. Add the chicken, the chilies, and the garlic, and stir-fry until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides

4. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and water

5. Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes or until the chicken is done

6. Add the green onions and the chili flakes and stir-fry for 2 minutes

Serve hot over rice or with Asian noodles.

Sichuan Seasoning

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