How to Make Extra Spicy Sichuan Hot Chicken Copycat - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of spicy, flavorful, and unique dishes? If so, then this Extra Spicy Sichuan Hot Chicken recipe is perfect for you! Inspired by the popular Sichuan hot chicken dish, this copycat recipe brings all the heat and flavor you love right to your kitchen. Whether you're a spice connoisseur or just love trying new and exciting dishes, this recipe is sure to satisfy your craving for a bold and delicious meal.

Sichuan cuisine is known for its bold flavors and use of Sichuan pepper...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar chili bean sauce (such as Toban Djan®)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons ground Sichuan peppercorns

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place flour in a large bowl. Beat egg in a shallow dish. Coat a piece of chicken in flour, dip in egg, coat again in flour, and place on a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken. Let coated chicken rest for 10 minutes.
  • Heat chili bean sauce and 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, whisking occasionally, for 8 minutes.
  • Heat 4 cups oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large skillet. Fry chicken in batches: cook for 4 minutes, flip, and cook other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Dip chicken tenders in the chili bean sauce mixture, using tongs. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with ground Sichuan peppercorns. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    550 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 3004mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 254mg