Authentic Sichuan Mala Chicken

Authentic Sichuan Mala Chicken is a spicy and flavorful dish that originates from the Sichuan province of China. This dish is known for its unique combination of numbing and spicy flavors, which is achieved by using Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili peppers.

To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon dried chili peppers
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 green onion, chopped

To start, heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili peppers and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add the minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
Next, add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until they are cooked through and slightly browned. Add the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sugar and stir-fry for another minute or so.
In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add this to the wok and stir-fry until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Finally, garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with rice.
This Authentic Sichuan Mala Chicken dish is a perfect combination of spicy and numbing flavors, with a slightly sweet and savory sauce. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the dish has a beautiful red color from the dried chili peppers.
Type: Spicy Chicken
Main Ingredients: Chicken, Sichuan Peppercorns, Dried Chili Peppers.