Sichuan Spicy Chicken
A fiery, aromatic chicken dish with tender drumsticks, crisp broccoli, and a bold blend of Sichuan peppercorns, chili, and warm spices. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that packs a punch.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
8 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, toss the 6 chicken drumsticks with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Step 3
Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add 10 dried red chilies, 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns, and 4 sliced garlic cloves. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Return the chicken to the pan. Add the remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce and stir to coat. Cook for 5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
Step 5
Add 2 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- Wok or large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
