China · Meat Dishes

Sichuan Spicy Chicken

A classic of Chinese cuisine with bold flavor and the signature numbing heat of Sichuan pepper — the mala effect.

35 min✻2 servings✻320 kcal
Sichuan Spicy Chicken

Ingredients

  • chicken fillet300 g
  • cornstarch1 tsp
  • soy sauce1 tbsp
  • rice wine or rice vinegar1 tsp
  • soy sauce2 tbsp
  • rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar1 tbsp
  • sugar1 tsp
  • sesame oil1 tsp
  • cornstarch + 2 tbsp water1 tsp
  • garlic cloves2
  • dried chili peppers5
  • bell pepper1
  • roasted peanuts50 g
  • oil for frying

Method

  1. 1Marinate chicken with cornstarch, soy sauce, and rice wine for at least 15 minutes — velveting technique keeps it juicy inside.
  2. 2Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  3. 3In a very hot wok fry dried chili until fragrant, add garlic, then chicken — fry until golden.
  4. 4Add bell pepper, stir-fry one minute. Pour in sauce and bring to a boil until thickened.
  5. 5Add peanuts, stir and serve immediately with jasmine rice.