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

Hot and Spicy Sichuan Chicken is a classic Chinese dish that is packed with bold, spicy flavors. This dish originates from the Sichuan province of China, known for its mouth-numbing, spicy cuisine. The key to this recipe is the use of Sichuan peppercorns, which give the dish its distinctive numbing flavor.

When you take your first bite of Hot and Spicy Sichuan Chicken, you will be hit with a wave of heat, followed by a tingling sensation from the Sichuan peppercorns. The combination o...

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Ingredients

  • ½ (2 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 (3/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup chile oil
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
  • ¼ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn oil
  • 6 spring onions (white parts only), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 47 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 7 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and discard water.
  • Bring a large pot of fresh water to a boil; add chicken, ginger, and peppercorns. Add more water if needed to cover chicken completely. Cover and cook over high heat until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 35 to 45 minutes. Drain and discard water.
  • Horizontally chop chicken into 3/4-inch pieces, cutting through the bone and skin. Vertically chop into 3/4-inch squares; transfer to a bowl.
  • Combine soy sauce, chile oil, sugar, MSG, and Sichuan peppercorn oil in a bowl to form a sauce; pour over chicken and toss well. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.
  • Nutrition

    378 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 973mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 185mg