Szechuan Chicken
"You can find Szechuan Chicken on any Chinese menu no matter where you go. But now you can find the best Szechuan Chicken in your very own kitchen, no menu required! The sweet and spicy sauce that defines this dish is memorable and mouth-wateringly good, whether it's coating the savory chicken or the bright and hot peppers. The only takeaway you'll need from this recipe is taking the dishes away after they've been licked clean...."
INGREDIENTS
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***For the stir-fry:***
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1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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salt, to taste
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pepper to taste
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 cup yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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25 small dried red chilies
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1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns, optional
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1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ginger, minced
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***For the sauce:***
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3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/4 cup chicken broth
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