Szechuan Peppery Hot Chicken

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 15
Szechuan Peppery Hot Chicken - a spicy and flavorful Chinese dish
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , stir fried and kept warm
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons chicken stock
1 teaspoon ground szechuan peppercorns
2 tablespoons hot chili oil
1 lb bean sprouts , stir fried
cilantro ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
235
Sugar
1g
Fat
13g
Szechuan Peppery Hot Chicken is a spicy and flavorful Chinese dish that is popular all over the world. It is known for its signature szechuan peppercorns that give it a unique numbing and spicy taste. The dish is typically served with rice and is perfect for casual dining or entertaining guests. Although it is a bit on the spicy side, it can be customized to anyone's taste buds by adjusting the amount of chili oil used.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix together the red wine vinegar, soy sauce, chicken stock, szechuan peppercorns, and hot chili oil.
2.In a large pan, sauté the chopped scallions in sesame oil until fragrant.
3.Add in the stir-fried chicken breast and pour in the sauce mixture.
4.Cook for a few minutes until the chicken is well coated with the sauce.
5.Stir in the stir-fried bean sprouts and sesame seeds.
6.Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.

PROS

Szechuan Peppery Hot Chicken is a spicy and flavorful dish that packs a punch of heat and taste.

It can be tailored to anyone’s level of spice tolerance.

The dish is high in protein due to the chicken and bean sprouts.

CONS

This dish is quite spicy and may not be suitable for those with sensitive palates.

It may also contain high amounts of sodium due to the soy sauce and chicken stock.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Szechuan Peppery Hot Chicken can benefit your immune system and relieve pain and inflammation due to the szechuan peppercorns.
The dish is also high in protein which is necessary for building and repairing muscles and tissues.

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