Bon Bon Chicken Szechuan Recipe

Name: Bon Bon Chicken Szechuan Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 c. - water; 1 1/4 lb Chicken, skinned, boned; 1 x Cucumber - peeled and, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp Salt; 4 x Bean sheets, or possibly 2 ounce noodles; 3 c. - warm water; 1/2 tsp Peppersalt, - see below; 1/2 tsp Garlic, chopped; 2 tsp Fresh ginger root, chopped; 2 tsp Sugar; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 3 Tbsp. Soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. Chili Oil, - see below; 4 1/2 tsp Sesame oil; 4 1/2 tsp Sesame paste, or possibly butter; 2 Tbsp. Szechuan peppercorns; 2 Tbsp. Salt; 1 c. Peanut oil; 1/2 c. Sesame oil; 1 c. Dry warm red peppers, minced; 5 tsp Red, (cayenne) pepper

Servings: persons

4 c. - water
1 1/4 lb Chicken, skinned, boned
1 x Cucumber - peeled and, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp Salt
4 x Bean sheets, or possibly 2 ounce noodles
3 c. - warm water
1/2 tsp Peppersalt, - see below
1/2 tsp Garlic, chopped
2 tsp Fresh ginger root, chopped
2 tsp Sugar
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 Tbsp. Soy sauce
1 Tbsp. Chili Oil, - see below
4 1/2 tsp Sesame oil
4 1/2 tsp Sesame paste, or possibly butter
2 Tbsp. Szechuan peppercorns
2 Tbsp. Salt
1 c. Peanut oil
1/2 c. Sesame oil
1 c. Dry warm red peppers, minced
5 tsp Red, (cayenne) pepper

1
Bring 4 c. water to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat to medium; add in chicken; cover and simmer 20 min; remove chicken and cold, reserving broth in saucepan; sprinkle cucumber slices with salt and let stand for 15 min; squeeze slices to remove water; arrange on a platter; soak bean sheets or possibly noodles in 3 c. warm water 5 min to soften; bring chicken broth to a boil; cut bean sheets into 1/2 inch widths or possibly noodles into 4 inch lengths; place in a large strainer and dip into boiling broth 5 seconds; drain well and arrange on top of cucumbers; cut chicken into 2 inch by 1/3 inch shreds with a cleaver; place chicken shreds on top of noodles; sprinkle with Peppersalt, garlic and ginger; combine ingredients for Seasoning Sauce in a small bowl and mix well; pour sauce over chicken; serve at room temperature; toss at table just before serving.
2
Makes 4 servingsHeat a medium saucepan over medium-low heat 1 minute; add in peppercorns and stir-fry 5 min; remove from heat and let cold; grind peppercorns to a fine pwdr with a mortar and pestle or possibly a pepper mill; add in salt, mix well; store in a tightly covered container.
3
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat 1 minute till a piece of minced pepper sizzles when dropped into the oil; remove saucepan from heat; add in minced peppers with seeds to warm oil; cover and let set 10 min; stir in cayenne pepper to mix well; cover and let stand at room temperature for 8 hrs; strain into a jar; cover and chill.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 c. - water, 1 1/4 lb Chicken, skinned, boned, 1 x Cucumber - peeled and, thinly sliced, 1/2 tsp Salt, and more.

Yes, Bon Bon Chicken Szechuan Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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