Chengdu Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 tbsp dry sherry
1 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots or 1/2 cup celery
1 small tomato, cut in wedges
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 scallions, cut 1 inch
1 tbsp szechuan hot bean sauce (available in chinese groceries no substitute)
1 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp vinegar (white or cider)
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tsp sugar (or less , to taste)
1 tbsp ketchup (opt but very good) or 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce (opt but very good)
1 tsp chinese chili sauce (opt, if you like it very hot)
vegetable oil
cornstarch, mixed in
water
3 -5 drops sesame oil
1/2 tsp ground roast szechuan peppercorns

Directions:

Szechuan peppercorns are available in Chinese groceries.
To use, put a teaspoon or two of them in a dry skillet (no oil!).
Toast over medium heat until they start to smoke.
It takes less than a minute or two.
Crush them with a rolling pin or in a mortar and pestle.
Strain the crushed peppercorns through a little mesh strainer, discard the hulls.
Heat wok until smoking hot.
Pour in 3- 4 T oil; stir fry chicken until just cooked.
Remove to a colander and let excess oil drain into a bowl.
Reheat wok; stir in seasonings.
As soon as you get a strong smell from the garlic, add the bamboo (or celery), stirring until heated through.
Stir in the sauce until it bubbles.
Thicken slightly with a little of the cornstarch mixture.
Return the chicken along with the tomato, stirring until very hot.
Stir in a few drops of sesame oil.
Sprinkle Szechwan peppercorn powder over.
Remove immediately to a heated serving platter.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	266.45 Kcal (1116 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.48g	10%
Cholesterol	68.69mg	23%
Sodium	2064.54mg	86%
Potassium	830.43mg	18%
Total Carbs	20.38g	7%
Sugars	6.47g	26%
Dietary Fiber	2.6g	10%
Protein	30.17g	60%
Vitamin C	14.4mg	24%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	44.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	79.26 Kcal (332 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.93g	10%
Cholesterol	20.43mg	23%
Sodium	614.16mg	86%
Potassium	247.03mg	18%
Total Carbs	6.06g	7%
Sugars	1.93g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.77g	10%
Protein	8.98g	60%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	24%
Iron	0.4mg	7%
Calcium	13.1mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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