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Szechuan Chicken

This Szechuan Chicken Recipe brings bold flavors, delightful heat, and a satisfying crunch that will make weeknight dinners feel special.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp chili paste adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Begin by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces and dicing the vegetables.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and stir-fry until it's golden brown and cooked through, around 5-7 minutes.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked, add the diced bell pepper, sliced onion, garlic, and ginger.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, Szechuan peppercorns, chili paste, honey, and sesame oil.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to coat everything evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with sliced green onions.
  8. Serve the Szechuan chicken hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Feel free to customize the spice level to your preference.