Chicken Stir-Fry with Sichuan Peppercorns
Chicken stir fry with sichuan peppercorns is a simple stir-fry of chicken, ginger, and chile peppers enveloped in an aromatic, velvety, mildly spiced Sichuan-style sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch (12 mm) cubes
- 3 teaspoons Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon black soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinkiang (black rice vinegar) or balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon chile oil
- 2 tablespoons homemade chicken stock or canned chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 small dried red chiles
- 1 teaspoon thinly sliced peeled ginger
- 1 small garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon roasted and ground Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 scallion, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, 1 teaspoon rice wine, the cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the white pepper. In a small bowl, combine the black soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, chile oil, broth, the remaining 2 teaspoons rice wine, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Swirl in the vegetable oil, add the dried chiles, and carefully add the chicken, spreading it evenly in the wok. Cook undisturbed 1 minute, until the chicken begins to brown. Then, using a metal spatula, stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until the chicken is browned on all sides but not cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the ginger, garlic, ground Sichuan peppercorns, and scallion to the dry wok and stir-fry for 15 seconds. Return the chicken to the wok and toss to coat. Stir the sauce mixture and carefully swirl it into the wok and stir-fry 30 seconds or until the chicken is just cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened. Remove and discard the chiles. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 609mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g