Szechuan Chicken recipe served on a plate, by El Fogón Overland Park
Jun 09 2026
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Szechuan Chicken Recipe

Inspired by El Fogón Overland Park
Time45m
Serves4

Marinated chicken stir-fried with Szechuan spices.

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Ingredients

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Marinade

Stir-Fry

Method

Marinade Preparation

1

Prepare the Chicken

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.

2

Mix the Marinade

In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, Szechuan peppercorns, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Mix well to create a marinade.

3

Marinate the Chicken

Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces and stir to coat evenly. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).

Cooking

4

Heat the Oil

In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

5

Stir-Fry the Chicken

Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

6

Cook the Vegetables

In the same skillet, add the sliced red and green bell peppers, and julienned carrot. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender.

7

Combine Ingredients

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add Szechuan chili paste and water, stirring well to combine everything. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.

8

Finish and Serve

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.