Spice-lovers, it’s time to shake up your salad game with this authentic poached chicken dish that has all the goods. It’s surprisingly simple to make at home, and trust me – this fiery, tongue-numbing dressing is the real deal, guys.
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Sichuan Bang Bang Chicken
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
35 minutes
SERVES
4
Ingredients
4 slices ginger, bruised
3 garlic cloves, bruised
2 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
2 x 200g (7 oz) chicken breasts
1 large cucumber, finely sliced
Dressing:
½ tsp whole Sichuan peppercorns
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp vinegar (either white vinegar or Chinese black vinegar)
1 tbsp chilli oil (click here for my homemade version)
1 tsp white sugar
¼ tsp sea salt
Steps
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Place 4 cups of water in medium saucepan. Add the ginger, garlic and spring onions. Add the chicken breasts and place over high heat. Wait for the water to just start to gently simmer, then turn the heat down to medium and continue to simmer for 8 minutes. Then turn the heat off (leave the saucepan on the hot stovetop) and leave for 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a bowl of iced water. Reserve ½ cup of the poaching liquid.
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When the chicken is cool, use a rolling pin to bang the chicken pieces to loosen them. Then tear into fine shreds.
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For the dressing, heat the Sichuan peppercorns in a dry frying pan until fragrant. Use a mortar and pestle to grind to a fine powder. Transfer to a bowl. Add the toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, vinegar, chilli oil, sugar, salt and the reserved poaching liquid.
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Scatter the cucumber over a serving plate. Top with the shredded chicken. Spoon over the dressing. Add additional chilli oil if you like it spicy.
Love this and easy!
Made this tonight. Absolutely delicious! It’s also easy to make.
Easy to follow the recipies
I tried cooking it. (but I omit the spicy chili because my husband doesnt want spicy foods),Its easy to follow Marion217;s recipies, my family love it🥰🥰