Authentic Sichuan Spiced Chicken

Authentic Sichuan Spiced Chicken is a mouth-watering dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This dish is a perfect blend of spicy and savory flavors that will leave you craving for more. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

- 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Serving: 4
To start, toast the Sichuan peppercorns in a dry pan until fragrant. Grind them into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle. In a bowl, mix together the ground Sichuan peppercorns, chili flakes, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, vegetable oil, sugar, cornstarch, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a wok or a large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro.
This Authentic Sichuan Spiced Chicken dish is a perfect combination of spicy and savory flavors. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. The dish has a beautiful red color and is garnished with fresh green scallions and cilantro, making it a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.
Type: Spicy Chicken
Main Ingredients: Chicken, Sichuan peppercorns, chili flakes