Spicy Szechuan Chicken
featured in 6 Hot & Spicy Recipes
This spicy Szechuan chicken is a flavorful and delicious dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
90% would make again
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Ingredients
for 2 servings
Marinade 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
Other Ingredients
- 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 (40 g)
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ tablespoon rice wine
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- scallion, chopped for garnish
Preparation
- 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!
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