Question 1

What is Spicy Szechuan Chicken?

Accepted Answer

This dish is a sweet and spicy recipe from the Chinese province of Sichuan. It incorporates the Szechuan peppercorn which lends a slightly citrusy flavor to the whole dish. Also, it is a dish on a spicier side, the distinct taste makes it very popular all over the world. Nowadays, you can find wonderful dish pretty much in most Chinese restaurants. The ingredients are stir-fried and after that coated in a savory sauce, that has a tangy flavor balanced by a sweetness from the brown sugar and hoisin sauce.

Question 2

What is typically in Sichuan Chicken?

Accepted Answer

This recipe for Szechuan chicken is mostly made with Sichuan peppercorns, spicy dried red chilies, and also bell peppers.  They are fruity and sweet when cooked which enhances the flavors of this savory dish. Using a variety of different colors also makes this dish visually appealing. Garlic, ginger, and spring onions are commonly used in Asian dishes for their flavor. They add a nice kick to the overall taste. Taking out one will definitely feel like you are missing something. The nuts complement the overall texture of the dish. They add up more crunch in every bite. Nuts are also good sources of fats and protein. Variations of this recipe incorporate vegetables like broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, and celery. It is your call if you want to add other vegetables. Just remember to cut them evenly so that they will be cooked evenly as well.

Question 3

What is the difference between Szechuan and Hunan Chicken?

Accepted Answer

Though both contain chili peppers, the Hunan chicken spiciness is brought about by the use of chili bean paste while in this dish, it is the mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorns that make the difference. In addition, the Szechuan chicken has a better balance of sweet and spicy flavors, while the other one is more on the savory side.

Question 4

How spicy is it?

Accepted Answer

Usually, this is a hot dish intensified by the use of the Szechuan peppercorns plus fresh and dried red chilies. The Szechuan peppercorns have a trademark mouth-numbing effect. This helps the spiciness of the chili peppers stand out in a more distinctive way. Sichuan pepper, also known as Szechuan pepper, is a spice commonly used in the Sichuan cuisine of China's southwestern Sichuan Province. It contains hydroxy-alpha sanshool so when consumed it produces a tingling, numbing effect. The main difference between Szechuan peppercorns and black peppercorns is that the first ones have a tingling or numbing effect while black peppercorns have more of spicy hotness. If you cannot take the heat, you can tone down the spiciness level by making this recipe at home and controlling the number of ingredients.

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