Sichuan Style Chicken with Eggplant Stir-Fry

Sichuan Style Chicken with Eggplant Stir-Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that marries tender pieces of chicken with succulent eggplant, all enveloped in a spicy, aromatic sauce. This halal-friendly recipe brings the bold flavors of Sichuan cuisine to your dinner table, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

Sichuan Style Chicken with Eggplant Stir-Fry
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
380 kcal

Ingredients

  • Boneless chicken breast - 250 grams, sliced
  • Chinese eggplant - 200 grams, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 inch, minced
  • Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Doubanjiang (Sichuan chili bean paste) - 1 tablespoon
  • Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Scallions - 2, chopped
  • Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Sugar - 1 teaspoon
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add Sichuan peppercorns and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
  4. Increase the heat to high and add the sliced chicken breast, cooking until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the Chinese eggplant and red bell pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Add the soy sauce, doubanjiang, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and mix well to coat the chicken and vegetables.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
  9. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 25 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from chicken, promoting muscle health.
  • Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from eggplant and bell pepper.

Tags

ChineseHalalDinner