Sichuan Peppercorn Chicken

Sichuan Peppercorn Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that features tender chicken pieces marinated in a fragrant mix of spices and Sichuan peppercorns, offering a delightful numbing sensation. This healthy lunch option is quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors that will transport your taste buds to the heart of China.

Sichuan Peppercorn Chicken
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
320 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast - 250 grams, diced
  • Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Honey - 1 teaspoon
  • Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
  • Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
  • Green onions - 2, chopped
  • Broccoli - 100 grams, cut into florets
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a bowl, combine the diced chicken, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. While the chicken is marinating, dry roast the Sichuan peppercorns in a pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Then grind them coarsely using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.
  3. Add the cornstarch to the marinated chicken and mix well to coat.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
  5. Add the sliced bell pepper and broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Sprinkle the ground Sichuan peppercorns and black pepper over the dish, toss well, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 20 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
  • Contains antioxidants from Sichuan peppercorns that may help reduce inflammation.

Tags

ChineseHealthyLunch