Chengdu Chicken Recipe
Description: Delight your taste buds with this exquisite Chengdu Chicken, a tantalizing Szechuan delicacy that boasts a symphony of complex flavors. Though it requires a bit of effort, the end result is undoubtedly worth every minute spent in the kitchen.
Recipe Category: Szechuan Cuisine
Keywords: Chinese, Asian, < 60 Mins
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Boneless skinless chicken breast |
| 1 | Cornstarch |
| 1 1/2 | Dry sherry |
| 1 1/2 | Dark soy sauce |
| 1/2 | Bamboo shoots |
| 1 | Celery |
| 1 | Tomato |
| 1 | Fresh ginger |
| 2 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Scallion |
| 1 1/2 | Dark soy sauce |
| 1 | Vinegar |
| 1/2 | Sugar |
| 1 | Ketchup |
| 1 | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | Chinese chili sauce |
| 1 | Cornstarch |
| 3 – 5 | Szechuan peppercorns |
| 1/2 | Water |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 320.9
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 67.6mg
- Sodium: 1761.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.5g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 8.4g
- Protein: 32.7g
Cooking Instructions:
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Begin by preparing the Szechuan peppercorns. These can typically be found in Chinese groceries. To use them, heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add a teaspoon or two of the peppercorns. Toast them until they start to smoke, which should take less than a minute. Once toasted, crush them using a rolling pin or a mortar and pestle. Strain the crushed peppercorns through a mesh strainer, discarding the hulls.
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Heat a wok until it’s smoking hot. Pour in 3-4 tablespoons of oil and stir-fry the chicken until it’s just cooked. Remove the chicken to a colander and allow any excess oil to drain into a bowl.
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Reheat the wok and stir in the seasonings. As soon as you start to smell the aroma of the garlic, add the bamboo shoots or celery, stirring until heated through.
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Stir in the sauce ingredients until it begins to bubble. Thicken the sauce slightly with a cornstarch mixture.
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Return the cooked chicken to the wok along with the tomato, stirring until everything is very hot.
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Just before serving, sprinkle a few drops of sesame oil over the dish and then top it with the Szechuan peppercorn powder.
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Transfer the Chengdu Chicken immediately to a heated serving platter and enjoy the explosion of flavors!
This Chengdu Chicken recipe promises to elevate your culinary skills and impress even the most discerning palates. With its vibrant flavors and aromatic spices, it’s sure to become a favorite in your repertoire of Asian-inspired dishes. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary adventure to Chengdu right in your own kitchen! 🍗🌶️🥢
