Szechuan Chicken Noodles
Spicy Szechuan chicken noodles, a classic Chinese dish with a bold and aromatic flavor.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)preferably fresh
- ●2 tbsp Szechuan peppercornstoasted
- ●2 tbsp chili bean paste
- ●2 tbsp soy sauce
- ●2 tbsp rice vinegar
- ●2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 bunch green onionschopped
Instructions
- 1
Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, grind Szechuan peppercorns into a fine powder.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 4
Add chicken to the wok and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside.
- 5
In the same wok, add chili bean paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 6
Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Szechuan peppercorn powder to the wok. Stir to combine.
- 7
Return chicken to the wok and stir to coat with sauce.
- 8
Add cooked noodles to the wok and stir-fry until combined with the chicken and sauce.
- 9
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped green onions.
- 10
Serve immediately.