Szechuan Hot Chicken

Szechuan Hot Chicken is a spicy and flavorful dish that brings the heat of Szechuan cuisine to your table while adhering to a keto lifestyle. This dish features tender chicken coated in a fragrant, spicy sauce, perfect for those who love bold flavors without the carbs.

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs - 400 grams, boneless and skinless
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Soy sauce (or coconut aminos for keto) - 3 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Scallions - 2, chopped
• Cilantro - for garnish
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
4. While the chicken cooks, in a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Szechuan peppercorns, and red chili flakes.
5. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the sauce over the chicken and stir well to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Remove from heat and stir in chopped scallions.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and sesame oil.

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