How to make Szechuan Chicken

schezwan sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili paste

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade chili paste can reduce sodium and preservatives.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen vegetables can be more cost-effective and last longer.

Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat.

Add a small amount of vegetable cooking oil and warm it up.

Add the chicken to the pan and stir-fry until it is heated through and no longer cold.

Ensure the chicken reaches a pink color before adding other ingredients.

Add the vegetables to the pan and stir-fry briefly.

Add Szechuan peppercorns and stir until fragrant.

Add ground dried chili, garlic, and ginger, and stir quickly to combine.

Pour in cooking wine and stir to enhance the flavor.

Add soy sauce and stir to mix everything together.

Cooking Techniques

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