Szechuan Pepper Chicken

Szechuan Pepper Chicken is a vibrant and spicy dish that combines tender chicken with the unique numbing flavor of Szechuan peppercorns, making it an exciting low-carb breakfast option. This dish is quick to prepare and offers a delightful kick to start your day.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons (low sodium)
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. Stir in the Szechuan peppercorns, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the peppers are tender.
5. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing well to coat the chicken and vegetables, cooking for another 2 minutes.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped spring onions.
7. Serve hot, enjoying the spicy and numbing flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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