Szechuan Chicken Recipe
Make Szechuan Chicken Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
For Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Making the Sauce
- 3
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Oils
In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil and sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- 5
Cook the Chicken
Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Add Aromatics
Add minced garlic, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns to the skillet, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7
Add Vegetables
Stir in the diced bell peppers and onion, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- 8
Add Sauce
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serving
- 9
Serve Hot
Remove from heat and serve the Szechuan chicken hot over steamed rice or noodles.
