Sichuan pepper chicken

Summary

Sichuan pepper chicken (simplified Chinese: 川椒鸡; traditional Chinese: 川椒雞; pinyin: Chuānjiāo jī; lit. 'Sichuan pepper chicken'), also known as chin jiew chicken, is a deep-fried chicken dish in Teochew cuisine, typically cooked with leafy green called pearl vegetable (珍珠菜, Lysimachia clethroides).[1][2] Outside of China, basil, mint, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables are used as substitutes for this vegetable in preparing the dish. The dish is also known for its use of fish sauce and Sichuan peppercorns, the dish's namesake.[1]

Sichuan pepper chicken
An air-fried version of the Sichuan pepper chicken, prepared in the United States made by a home cooker of Teochewnese descent.
Alternative namesChin jiew chicken
TypeEntree
Region or stateTeochew
Associated cuisineChinese
Main ingredientsChicken
Ingredients generally usedSichuan peppercorns, fish sauce, Lysimachia clethroides
Similar dishesThree cup chicken

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  1. ^ a b "How to make Sichuan pepper chicken, a Chiu Chow classic". South China Morning Post. 2020-12-05. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  2. ^ Lo, Eileen Yin-Fei (2012-05-18). Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking. Chronicle Books. ISBN 978-0-8118-7870-8.