Stir-fried Chicken with Chili and Sichuan Pepper
This Sichuan-style spicy chicken stir-fry is a bold and flavorful dish that packs a punch! Tender chicken legs are boiled, sliced, and stir-fried with fragrant scallions, fiery Sichuan chili sauce, and crisp hot peppers for a mouthwatering combination. The dish is elevated with a savory blend of light soy sauce, salt, and sugar, balanced by the crunch of spicy peanuts and nutty white sesame seeds. Perfect for spice lovers, this recipe can also be made with leftover roasted or steamed chicken for a quick weeknight meal. The contrast of textures—juicy chicken, crispy peanuts, and aromatic sesame—makes every bite irresistible. Try this easy yet explosive stir-fry to bring authentic Sichuan heat to your table!
34 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Ingredients
Metric
US
4 serving
Main Ingredients
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Chicken legs🥩
Scallions🥩
Hot peppersThe aromatics
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Spicy peanuts🧅
White sesame seedsThe sauce & seasonings
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Oil🧂
Sichuan chili sauceInstructions
1. Step 1
Debone the chicken legs, boil in clear water for 15 minutes until cooked, then soak in cold water for a while, and cut into thin strips. You can also use leftover roasted chicken or steamed chicken.
2. Step 2
Pour oil into the pot, add scallions and stir-fry until fragrant, then add Sichuan chili sauce and stir-fry until fragrant.
3. Step 3
Add sliced hot peppers and stir-fry.
4. Step 4
Add the cut chicken strips and stir-fry, then add light soy sauce, salt, and sugar to taste, and stir-fry evenly before turning off the heat.
5. Step 5
Chop the spicy peanuts and sprinkle them into the pot, stirring to combine.
6. Step 6
Finally, add white sesame seeds and serve.
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