How to Make Fiery Pepper Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fiery Pepper Chicken is a spicy and flavorful dish that is perfect for those who love a little heat in their meals. This recipe is a fusion of bold and aromatic spices, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables, creating a dish that is packed with flavor and satisfaction. It's the perfect meal to warm you up on a chilly evening or to spice up a weeknight dinner.

The key to making this dish is the perfect balance of spices, and the right amount of heat. The combination of black pepper, red ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Chinese cooking wine
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ pound boneless chicken, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • ¼ cup cornstarch, or as needed
  • 3 cups peanut oil for frying
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 green onions, julienned
  • 2 long, green chilies - cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups dried chilies, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese cooking wine
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Stir together 1 teaspoon cooking wine and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl; add the chicken and stir to coat. Allow to marinate 2 to 3 minutes. Place the marinated chicken in a large, sealable plastic bag with the cornstarch and shake to coat.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Fry the chicken in the oil until it begins to crisp around the edges, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the oil, discarding the rest.
  • Reheat the reserved oil in the wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir the garlic, ginger, and green onions in the oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the green chilies, crushed dried chilies, and Szechuan peppercorns; continue frying about 20 seconds more. Return the chicken to the wok; stir in the soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cooking wine, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until thoroughly combined. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    336 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 807mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 63mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 604mg