Sichuan Spicy Chicken and Tofu

Sichuan Spicy Chicken and Tofu is a bold, flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken and silky tofu in a spicy and aromatic sauce. Perfect for a midnight snack, this gluten-free meal is both satisfying and invigorating.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams, diced
• Firm tofu - 200 grams, cubed
• Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Dried red chili peppers - 4-5, or to taste
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, toss the diced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining vegetable oil. Add Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chili peppers, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, sautéing for an additional 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
5. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Stir in the cooked tofu, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
7. Garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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