Spicy Szechuan Style Cilantro Chicken (四川辣香菜鸡)

四川辣香菜鸡 (Spicy Szechuan Style Cilantro Chicken) is a classic Sichuan dish known for its bold flavors and aromatic spices. This dish is perfect for those who enjoy a spicy and flavorful chicken dish with a hint of cilantro.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Sichuan Spicy Sichuan Cuisine Chicken Cilantro
Spicy Szechuan Style Cilantro Chicken (四川辣香菜鸡)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 3-4 red chilies, chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a dry pan, toast the Sichuan peppercorns over medium heat until fragrant. Grind them into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until they are cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
  3. In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed, then stir-fry the garlic, ginger, and red chilies until fragrant.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Add the ground Sichuan peppercorns, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Stir-fry for a few more minutes until the chicken is well coated with the sauce.
  5. Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro. Season with salt to taste.
  6. Transfer the Spicy Szechuan Style Cilantro Chicken to a serving dish and serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Wok or large skillet Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons and cups

Tools

Mortar and pestle or spice grinder

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Adjust the amount of red chilies to control the level of spiciness in the dish.

Cost

$15