Szechuan Style Spicy Chicken and Rice

Szechuan Style Spicy Chicken and Rice is a fiery and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a medley of vegetables, all tossed in a spicy, aromatic sauce. This gluten-free delight brings the bold flavors of Szechuan cuisine right to your dinner table, making it a perfect choice for spice lovers.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
• Cooked jasmine rice - 200 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon, crushed
• Dried red chili peppers - 3, chopped
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 3 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Spring onions - 2, chopped for garnish

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine diced chicken with cornstarch, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Toss in the minced garlic, ginger, Szechuan peppercorns, and dried red chili peppers. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced red and green bell peppers and julienned carrot to the pan. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
5. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, and pour in the rice vinegar and sesame oil. Stir everything together for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. Add the cooked jasmine rice and mix thoroughly to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the rice is heated through.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with chopped spring onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains a variety of vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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