Fiery Dragon's Breath Chicken (火龙呼吸鸡)

Spice up your dinner with this fiery Sichuan-style chicken dish, known as 火龙呼吸鸡 (Fiery Dragon's Breath Chicken). The combination of Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers will leave your taste buds tingling with delight!

Fiery Dragon's Breath Chicken (火龙呼吸鸡)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
  • 4-6 dried red chili peppers, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chili peppers. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the wok and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Push the chicken to the side of the wok and add the garlic, ginger, and green onions. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
20g

Supplies

Wok or large skillet Cutting board Knife Bowls Measuring spoons Grater

Tools

Stove Stirring utensil

Serving suggestions

Serve the Fiery Dragon's Breath Chicken with steamed white rice to balance out the heat.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick, add more dried red chili peppers or Sichuan peppercorns according to your spice preference.

Cost

$15