SICHUAN HACKED CHICKEN

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Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 993, UnsaturatedFat 67 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 89 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 866 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Wiso Elkoukash
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rick Paquette
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different cooking method for the chicken.


Bright Owusu
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very flavorful. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.


James Jimaro
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I love Sichuan food, and this dish did not disappoint. The chicken was tender and the sauce was spicy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Florin Petre
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zahid Zn
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Asif G Asif G
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I love this dish! It's my go-to recipe for Sichuan chicken.


Haeley Brown
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the dish turned out great. I would recommend it to experienced cooks.


Timothy Tajal
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


BFD ALVIN
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different cooking method for the chicken.


joe webb
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very flavorful. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.


yawer khan
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I love Sichuan food, and this dish did not disappoint. The chicken was tender and the sauce was spicy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ali Afsar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rj Ridoy raj
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The flavors were really well-balanced, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Belinda Pillay
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.