Fiery Sichuan-Style Chicken
Fiery Sichuan-Style Chicken delivers a bright, numbing tingle from peppercorns balanced by chile oil heat and a touch of sweetness. Tender poached chicken is chopped and coated in a soy-chile dressing, with sesame and scallion notes that make each bite bold yet aromatic. Serve it as a standout dinner centerpiece or a shareable dish for gatherings when you want layered spice and fragrance.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook47 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and discard the water.
- 2
Bring a large pot of fresh water to a boil; add the chicken, ginger, and peppercorns. Add more water if needed to fully cover the chicken. Cover and cook over high heat until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 35 to 45 minutes. Drain and discard the water.
- 3
Chop the chicken horizontally into 3/4-inch pieces, cutting through the bone and skin. Then chop vertically into 3/4-inch squares; transfer to a bowl.
- 4
Mix the soy sauce, chile oil, sugar, MSG, and Sichuan peppercorn oil in a bowl to make a sauce; pour it over the chicken and toss well. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.
- Calories 279.56 kcal Moderate
- Protein 19.54 g Good Source
- Carbs 17.72 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.85 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.82 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 61.23 mg High
- Sodium 747.79 mg High
- Fiber 1.32 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.59 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.02 g Low Source
- Calcium 5.46 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.06 mg Low Source
- Potassium 35.73 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fiery Sichuan Style Chicken is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 7 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Oil, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, and Monosodium Glutamate. Each serving provides about 279.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiery Sichuan-Style Chicken?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Fiery Sichuan-Style Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Oil, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, Monosodium Glutamate, Sichuan Peppercorns. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Fiery Sichuan-Style Chicken?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Fiery Sichuan-Style Chicken?
- About 1 hr 7 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 47 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 279.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiery Sichuan-Style Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
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