SICHUAN CHICKEN WITH CHILES
This recipe unites those who would become ecstatic when they see a dish of chicken skin on a restaurant menu and those who would flee into the street. The keys to dishes that feature handfuls of dried chiles are one, don't eat the chiles. And two, don't let any of them break open while cooking; each broken one will intensify the heat exponentially. But they're sturdy devils, so this is not that difficult. The browned chiles lend the dish a nearly fiery smokiness, rather than just plain fire. Browning the skin renders its fat, which in turn is used to cook the other ingredients. It's best to stir-fry the ingredients in batches, to brown them nicely, then combine them and build the simple sauce.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Skin chicken, and cut skin into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside. Bone chicken, and cut meat into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside separately.
- Turn heat under a wok or 10-inch skillet to medium-high and add chicken skin. Cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat so skin browns but does not burn, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, and remove to a bowl, using a slotted spoon.
- Add chiles and cook, stirring occasionally, until they puff and darken, 3 or 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a separate bowl. Add bell pepper and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until it browns, about 5 minutes. Remove and combine with chiles. Add as much chicken meat as will fit in one layer, and cook until browned on one side; season with salt. Stir and cook until browned; remove and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Add garlic, followed by chicken, peppers and skin. Stir to combine, then add sherry, stock and soy sauce. Cook until mixture is saucy, about 3 minutes, then serve with white rice. Chiles should not be eaten.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 588, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 988 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Kirra Iyoshikage
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I would definitely make this again.
Rashid Sukheera
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Sichuan food, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mac Connell Jeudy
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very flavorful. I think I'll try it again with less chili peppers next time.
Steve Kalfman
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love serving this dish over rice or noodles.
Yaqoob Shah
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
1232riko Ali
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I'm glad I did! The sauce had just the right amount of heat, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Harsh Kujur
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are fantastic. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Classic Ell
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.
Rafaqat Shah
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I would definitely make this again.
Hussain Shah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Sichuan food, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Raja Sufyan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very flavorful. I think I'll try it again with less chili peppers next time.
Ian Cumming
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love serving this dish over rice or noodles.
Dance Club
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Goodness Gabriel
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I'm glad I did! The sauce had just the right amount of heat, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shaharia Sumon
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are fantastic. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ro Burhan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.
Oturen Ibrahim
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I would definitely make this again.
Craig Magby
[email protected]The sauce was amazing! It had the perfect amount of heat and spice, and it coated the chicken perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. We'll definitely be making this again soon.
Rhg Bury
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to create a delicious dish that tasted like it came from a restaurant. The ingredients were easy to find and the instructions were clear and concise. I'll definitely be ma
Mairza Mursleen
[email protected]This Sichuan chicken dish was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was exquisite, with the perfect balance of heat and savoriness. The chicken was tender and juicy, while the sauce was rich and complex. I highly recommend this recipe to an