Name: Sichuan spicy chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless skinless (cut into bite-sized chunks)); 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup vegetable oil ((for frying)); 4 cloves garlic ((minced)); 2 tablespoons ginger ((minced)); 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns ((crushed)); 4 dried red chili peppers ((chopped)); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 green onions ((chopped)); 1 teaspoon sesame oil ((optional)); Salt ((to taste))

Sichuan spicy chicken

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Sichuan spicy chicken, also known as Laziji is a popular Chinese dish that originated in Sichuan province. It features crispy fried chicken chunks tossed in a deliciously spicy and aromatic sauce. The dish is known for its bold flavors, due to the use of Sichuan peppercorns, dried chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and various spices.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 398

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breasts boneless skinless (cut into bite-sized chunks)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons ginger (minced)
2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns (crushed)
4 dried red chili peppers (chopped)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 green onions (chopped)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Salt (to taste)

Method

In a large bowl, coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch until fully coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Carefully add the coated chicken to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, ginger, crushed Sichuan peppercorns, and chopped dried chili peppers. Stir-fry for a minute or until fragrant.
Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir everything together and let it simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the fried chicken back to the skillet and toss it in the spicy sauce until each piece is well coated.
Season with salt to taste. If desired, drizzle sesame oil over the dish for added flavor.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 51gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 954mgPotassium: 929mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 261IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg

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