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Chicken with Chopped Chili Peppers Recipe
Chicken with Chopped Chili Peppers is a quick and flavorful Chinese stir-fry made with tender chicken, salted chopped chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and scallions. The dish delivers a savory, mildly spicy flavor and comes together in just minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Total
- 10 minutes
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Chicken Recipes
- Method
- Stir-fry
- Total Time
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Main Ingredient
- Chicken
Introduction
Chicken with Chopped Chili Peppers is a quick and flavorful Chinese stir-fry made with tender chicken, salted chopped chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and scallions. The dish delivers a savory, mildly spicy flavor and comes together in just minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
This Chicken with Chopped Chili Peppers Recipe recipe is written for Chinese home cooking, with attention to timing, texture, and the small cues that make the method easier to follow. Read through the ingredient notes and cooking tips before you start so the steps feel familiar once the pan, steamer, or pot is hot.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 10 minutes, so it can fit into a busy cooking day.
- Beginner-friendly enough for cooks who are still building confidence in the kitchen.
- Helpful for practicing timing, heat control, and the order of adding ingredients.
- Shows a practical way to cook chicken with clear preparation and cooking cues.
- Gives the dish a clear moderately spicy flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken
- 150 g Chopped Chili Peppers
- 2 stalks Scallions
- 15 g Ginger
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Cooking Wine
- 1/2 teaspoon White Sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust without losing its Chinese home-cooking character.
Chicken
Chicken adapts well to quick stir-fries, steaming, soups, and soy-based braises.
Chopped Chili Peppers
Chilies or peppers add aroma, color, and heat; adjust the amount to fit your table.
stalks Scallions
Scallions add freshness and are useful both as an aromatic base and as a finishing flavor.
Ginger
Ginger adds clean aroma and helps balance meat, seafood, tofu, and fermented flavors.
Garlic
Garlic gives the dish a savory base and becomes most fragrant when cooked briefly in oil or brine.
tablespoon Cooking Wine
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes.
Step 2
Finely chop the ginger and garlic and slice the scallions.
Step 3
Bring water to a boil with Sichuan peppercorns and ginger slices. Add the chicken and cooking wine, then cook until just done. Drain and set aside.
Step 4
Heat oil in a wok and briefly stir-fry the chicken.
Step 5
Add the chopped chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and scallions. Stir-fry over high heat until fragrant.
Step 6
Season with sugar, oyster sauce, and chicken bouillon powder. Stir-fry until the sauce is reduced and serve immediately.
Cooking Tips
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Chopped chili peppers are already salty, so add extra salt carefully.
- Cook over high heat for the best wok flavor.
- This dish can also be used as a spicy noodle topping.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Add a light soup or cold vegetable side if the stir-fry is salty, spicy, or saucy.
- Keep rice or noodles ready before cooking because stir-fries are best served immediately.
Recipe Card
Chicken with Chopped Chili Peppers is a quick and flavorful Chinese stir-fry made with tender chicken, salted chopped chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and scallions. The dish delivers a savory, mildly spicy flavor and comes together in just minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken
- 150 g Chopped Chili Peppers
- 2 stalks Scallions
- 15 g Ginger
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Cooking Wine
- 1/2 teaspoon White Sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
Method
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes.
- Finely chop the ginger and garlic and slice the scallions.
- Bring water to a boil with Sichuan peppercorns and ginger slices. Add the chicken and cooking wine, then cook until just done. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok and briefly stir-fry the chicken.
- Add the chopped chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and scallions. Stir-fry over high heat until fragrant.
- Season with sugar, oyster sauce, and chicken bouillon powder. Stir-fry until the sauce is reduced and serve immediately.
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