Spicy and Flavorful Szechwan Chicken

This easy and flavorful Szechwan chicken recipe is perfect for spice lovers. The succulent pieces of chicken are coated in a bold and spicy sauce, creating a mouthwatering dish that will leave you craving for more. It's quick to prepare and packed with authentic Szechwan flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons Szechwan peppercorns, crushed
• 4-6 dried red chilies, deseeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
• Green onions, chopped for garnish
• Cooked white rice, for serving

Directions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, crushed Szechwan peppercorns, and chopped dried red chilies to the pan. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
3. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and honey.
5. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and cook for another minute until the sauce thickens.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
8. Serve the Szechwan chicken over cooked white rice.

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