Saliva Chicken

Name: Saliva Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: chicken; ginger; scallions; Sichuan peppercorns; peanuts; white sesame seeds; garlic; chili powder

March 23, 2025 15 Minutes Medium

Nutritional Information

800 kcal

Calories

70g

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

60g

Fat

Recipe Hot Dishes

This Spicy Sichuan Chicken is a mouthwatering dish packed with bold flavors and a perfect balance of heat and numbing sensation from Sichuan peppercorns. Tender poached chicken is chilled in an ice bath for a succulent texture, then tossed in a fiery sauce made with chili powder, garlic, soy sauce, and aromatic sesame oil. The dish is elevated with crunchy stir-fried peanuts and fragrant white sesame seeds for added depth. Quick to prepare yet bursting with complexity, this recipe delivers an irresistible mix of spicy, tangy, and nutty flavors. Perfect for those who love authentic Sichuan cuisine, this dish is sure to impress with its vibrant taste and satisfying crunch. A must-try for spice lovers!

Ingredients

Instructions

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Step 1

Put water, ginger slices, scallions, and Sichuan peppercorns into a pot, then add the cleaned chicken. Cook for about 15 minutes.

Step 2

After 15 minutes, open the lid and check if the chicken is cooked by poking it with a chopstick. If it’s done, remove the chicken and put it into an ice bath to cool down.