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Chongqing Chicken Recipe

Spicy and flavorful Chongqing Chicken, a classic Sichuan dish.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken Thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Dried Red Chilies cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorns
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger minced
  • 2 stalks Green Onions cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Instructions 

  1. 1. Marinate chicken with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, stir-fry until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  4. 4. Add marinated chicken, stir-fry until cooked through.
  5. 5. Add green onions, sugar, and salt. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  6. 6. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Sichuan, Spicy
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