Szechuan Spicy Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Vegetables
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the bell pepper into thin strips and slice the green onions finely, separating the white parts from the green tops.
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
Mince the garlic and ginger. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sugar.
Cooking
- 4
Toast the Spices
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the Szechuan peppercorns and dried red chilies until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 5
Cook the Chicken
In the same skillet, add a little oil and heat over medium-high. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Add Vegetables
Add the bell pepper strips and the white parts of the green onions to the skillet with the chicken. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 7
Combine with Sauce
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything in the sauce, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 8
Finish with Spices
Add the toasted Szechuan peppercorns and dried chilies to the dish, mixing well to incorporate.
Serving
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle sesame seeds and the green tops of the green onions over the dish before serving. Enjoy your Szechuan Spicy!
