Sichuan Pepper Chicken Recipes

SPICY SZECHUAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl, add the chopped chicken. Marinate for 10 minutes.
• In about 1 ½ inch (4 cm) of oil, fry the chicken until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
• Heat oil in a wok or a large pan. Add the Szechuan peppercorn and dried red chilies. Fry until fragrant.
• Add the rest of the dried red chilies, ginger, scallion, and peanuts. Fry for a minute.
• Add the fried chicken pieces, sugar, rice wine and sesame oil. Toss to coat.
• Garnish with chopped scallions.
• Nutrition Calories: 2870 Fat: 303 grams Carbs: 29 grams Fiber: 11 grams Sugars: 9 grams Protein: 26 grams
• Enjoy!

SICHUAN PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, dark soy and cornstarch. Whisk to blend well, and add the chicken to the sauce. Toss to evenly coat the chicken and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, stock, chili garlic sauce and sugar. Stir to combine and set aside until ready to use. Place a wok over high heat and add the vegetable oil to the pan. Swirl the wok to be sure to coat well with the oil. Add the ginger, garlic, green onions, dried chilies and jalapenos to the wok.
• Cook, stirring often until the garlic is fragrant and the chilies begin to brown, about 20 to 30 seconds. Add the chicken, bell peppers and onions to the pan and stir-fry until the chicken is no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the sauce to the pan and bring to a boil, being sure to toss well in order to coat all the chicken and vegetables evenly, about 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the sesame seeds, sesame oil and cilantro into the pan and toss to combine. Remove from the heat and serve on a platter with steamed white rice.

SICHUAN PEPPER-SALT ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
• Finely grind peppercorns with salt in grinder.
• Pat chicken dry, then rub with olive oil and 2 teaspoons pepper-salt (reserve remainder). Transfer to a rack set over a roasting pan. Pour 1 cup water into bottom of pan and roast chicken until skin is golden and crisp and a thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh (do not touch bone) registers 170°F, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
• Transfer chicken to a platter and let rest 10 minutes. Serve chicken with remaining pepper-salt on the side.

SICHUAN PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix soy sauce, brandy, cornflour, spring onions and ginger.
• Add the chicken pieces and mix to coat. Cover and marinate for one hour.
• Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or wok and deep fry the chicken pieces in batches each for around 5 minutes. Remove the batches of chicken and drain on kitchen paper.
• Heat the olive oil in a wok and fry the Sichuan pepper and dried red chilies for about 1 minute.
• Add the garlic and ginger and stir fry for 30 seconds. Don't burn the garlic.
• Add the reserved cooked chicken, salt, sugar and green onions.
• Stir until combined.
• Serve hot with steamed white rice or rice noodles.

HOT AND SPICY SICHUAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• 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.

FIERY PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Stir together 1 teaspoon cooking wine and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl; add the chicken and stir to coat. Allow to marinate 2 to 3 minutes. Place the marinated chicken in a large, sealable plastic bag with the cornstarch and shake to coat.
• Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Fry the chicken in the oil until it begins to crisp around the edges, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the oil, discarding the rest.
• Reheat the reserved oil in the wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir the garlic, ginger, and green onions in the oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the green chilies, crushed dried chilies, and Szechuan peppercorns; continue frying about 20 seconds more. Return the chicken to the wok; stir in the soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cooking wine, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until thoroughly combined. Remove from heat and serve immediately.