SICHUAN CHILLI CHICKEN 

Sichuan pepper is known for its unique and interesting flavour. It comes with a tanginess that’s close to a lemon. If a spicy chicken dish tops your culinary must-have list, then this dish is a must-try.

 Preparation time: 20 minutes (Serves 2)

Ingredients:

•       8 chicken thighs

•       (deboned, de-skinned, sliced into 1-inch chunks)

•       1 tsp crushed Sichuan pepper (optional)

•       1 heaped tsp Chinese five spice powder

•       1 inch fresh ginger (minced)

•       2 red chillies (fresh chopped)

•       1 pinch white pepper powder

•       4 spring onions (chopped)

•       3 cloves garlic (minced)

•       1 tbsp dark vinegar

•       2 tbsp corn starch

•       2 tbsp dark soy

•       2 tbsp oil

•       ½ cup chicken stock

Sea salt as required (grounded) 

Preparation:

•       Marinate the chicken with spices and seasoning

•       Coat it with corn starch

•       Heat a wok and add oil

•       Toss garlic, ginger, chillies and peppers (optional)

•       Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry

•       De-glaze the chicken with vinegar

•       Continue to dry fry the chicken by adding ½ cup chicken stock

•       Add chillies, spring onions and soya sauce

•       Put the lid on the wok and reduce the heat

•       Stir well in between

•       Remove the lid after 3-4 minutes

•       Add Sichuan pepper, salt and white pepper powder

•       Serve with lime wedges