Diced Chicken with Chili Peppers
Overview
- Name: Diced Chicken with Chili Peppers (also known as Spicy Chicken Dice or Saute Diced Chicken with Hot Peppers)
- Popularity: A beloved Sichuan dish that has garnered international acclaim.
Cuisine
- Origin: Sichuan Province, China
- Cultural Significance: Deeply rooted in Sichuan's rich culinary heritage, known for its bold and spicy flavors.
Taste
- Flavor Profile: Characterized by fiery heat, a rich, smoky flavor, and a slight tingling sensation from Sichuan peppercorns.
- Overall Experience: A harmonious symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds.
Specialties
- Cooking Technique: Stir-fried to golden brown perfection.
- Key Ingredients: Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili peppers give it a unique citrusy aroma and fiery heat.
Ingredients
- Chicken: Boneless chicken thighs or breast meat, sliced into bite-sized pieces and marinated.
- Chili Peppers: Dried chili peppers, deseeded and cut into smaller pieces.
- Aromatics: Garlic, ginger, and scallions, forming the aromatic base.
- Other Ingredients: Roasted peanuts (optional), soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, chicken broth, cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, and Sichuan peppercorns.
Authentic Locations
- City: Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, is considered the birthplace of this dish and offers the most authentic versions.
Glossary
English | Chinese |
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Diced Chicken with Chili Peppers | 辣子鸡丁 |
Spicy Chicken Dice | 辣子鸡(另一种译法) |
Saute Diced Chicken with Hot Peppers | 辣子鸡丁(标准英文翻译) |
Sichuan Cuisine | 川菜 |
Bold and Spicy Flavors | 麻辣鲜香 |
Sichuan Peppercorns | 四川花椒 |
Dried Chili Peppers | 干辣椒 |
Stir-Fry | 翻炒 |
Marinate | 腌制 |
Chengdu | 成都 |
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