How to Make EPIC Szechuan Chicken (In Just 10 Minutes!) 🔥🍗

Szechuan peppercorns

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper provides heat but lacks the unique flavor of Szechuan peppercorns.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

Arrowroot powder can be used as a thickening agent.

sesame oil

💰Cheaper: olive oil

Olive oil is a more common cooking oil with a different flavor.

Chop up red onion, red pepper, and 2 chilies.

Heat a wok and add oil.

Add chicken thighs to the hot wok and fry on high heat until cooked through, then remove and set aside.

If needed, add a little more oil to the wok, then add the chopped red onion and red pepper (not the chilies) and fry for a couple of minutes until softened.

Add szechuan peppercorns to the vegetables.

Add soy sauce and mix everything together for a couple of minutes.

Plate the dish and serve with rice noodles or vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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