Sichuan Style Chicken Stir-Fry

Sichuan Style Chicken Stir-Fry is a spicy and aromatic dish, featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful sauce with a kick of heat from Sichuan peppercorns. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, offering a delightful balance of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, thinly sliced
• Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Dried red chilies - 3-4, whole
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Bell pepper (red or green) - 1, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, marinade the sliced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Let it sit for about 15 minutes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chilies, stirring until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
4. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and stir-fry until cooked through and slightly browned (about 5-7 minutes).
5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
7. Add sliced bell pepper and julienned carrot to the skillet, stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet, add oyster sauce and sesame oil, stirring to combine all ingredients evenly.
9. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
10. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which helps in muscle building and repair.
• Contains vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals.

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