Jun 09 2026

Szechuan Chicken Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the bell peppers and onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic and ginger.

Making the Sauce

  1. 3

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat the Oils

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

  2. 5

    Cook the Chicken

    Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 6

    Add Aromatics

    Add minced garlic, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns to the skillet, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 7

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in the diced bell peppers and onion, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.

  5. 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

  1. 9

    Serve Hot

    Remove from heat and serve the Szechuan chicken hot over steamed rice or noodles.

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