Szechuan Peppercorn Chicken

Szechuan Peppercorn Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish featuring tender chicken marinated in a spicy and citrusy blend with a hint of numbing heat from Szechuan peppercorns. This healthy dish is quick to prepare and offers a delightful balance of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Sichuan cuisine.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, sliced into thin strips
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons (low sodium)
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Cooked brown rice - 150 grams, for serving

Steps

1. In a small bowl, combine the Szechuan peppercorns, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch to create a marinade.
2. Add the sliced chicken to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and browned.
4. Add the sliced bell pepper to the skillet and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp.
5. Drizzle the sesame oil over the chicken and vegetables, and toss to combine. Stir in the chopped green onions.
6. Serve the Szechuan peppercorn chicken over cooked brown rice.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Contains antioxidants from garlic and ginger that may help reduce inflammation.

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