Sichuan Hacked Chicken Recipe

Name: Sichuan Hacked Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns; 1 1/2 cups peanut oil; 2 1/4 pounds chicken breasts; 9 tablespoons peanut butter; 3 tablespoons sesame oil; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 3 teaspoons MSG; 4 teaspoons cayenne (or less, to taste); 4 1/2 teaspoons ginger, minced; 5 teaspoons scallions, chopped; 5 teaspoons garlic, minced; 2 to 4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
1 1/2 cups peanut oil
2 1/4 pounds chicken breasts
9 tablespoons peanut butter
3 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 teaspoons MSG
4 teaspoons cayenne (or less, to taste)
4 1/2 teaspoons ginger, minced
5 teaspoons scallions, chopped
5 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 to 4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1
Fry the Sichuan peppercorns in the oil for 15 minutes.
2
Discard the peppercorns, and reserve 4 1/2 tablespoons of oil for this recipe.
3
(Save remainder for another purpose.)
4
Skin and bone the chicken, then plunge it into boiling water and simmer till just barely cooked through, about 5 minutes.
5
Cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips 3 inches long.
6
Combine the peanut butter and sesame oil till smooth.
7
Stir in all the remaining ingredients except the cilantro.
8
Add 2 teaspoons of the red pepper flakes and then taste, adding up to 2 more according to your tolerance.
9
Then add as much of your newly made Sichuan oil as necessary to make a sauce that isn't overly oily.
10
Arrange the chicken on a platter, spoon the sauce over it and sprinkle the cilantro on top.
11
Serve at room temperature.

1269

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns, 1 1/2 cups peanut oil, 2 1/4 pounds chicken breasts, 9 tablespoons peanut butter, and more.

Yes, Sichuan Hacked Chicken 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.

Sichuan Hacked Chicken

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