How to Make Szechuan Chicken

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.

Cut the chicken into large chunks.

Marinate the chicken with 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of rice wine, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of sesame oil for at least 30 minutes.

Prep all ingredients before cooking: chop a tablespoon of sichuan peppercorns, 25 dried chilies, bell peppers into bite-sized pieces, and mince ginger and 7 cloves of garlic.

Chop 5 green onions, using both green and white parts.

Chop peanuts to add to the dish.

Mix a sauce with 1 tablespoon of white sugar, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.

Heat a non-stick skillet to high heat for cooking.

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