Chicken Vicious

Chicken Vicious
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    408

Dare to awaken your palate with Chicken Vicious, a thrillingly bold one-pan sensation! This deceptively simple dish combines a medley of pantry staples to unleash an explosively flavorful Mandarin-Szechuan experience. Served best atop a bed of fluffy white rice, it's a culinary adventure for those who crave intensity.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    68 g
  • Cholesterol
    68 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    34 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    1931 mg
  • Sugar
    56 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins Prepare the base: Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 7 mins Sear the chicken: Add chicken pieces and stir-fry until browned on all sides. (5-7 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Create the 'Vicious' sauce: Pour in white vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Season with red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground ginger. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Simmer and infuse: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld deeply.

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Recipe View 2 mins Taste and adjust: At this point, taste the sauce and make adjustments to your liking. The sauce profile should lean towards sweet, so add more sugar if too tart, or more vinegar if too sweet. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Add vegetables: Incorporate sliced mushrooms, frozen green peas, and chopped green onions. Simmer gently over low heat for another 5 minutes, until the mushrooms soften slightly.

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Recipe View 1 mins Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 5 mins Final simmer: Continue to simmer until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. (3-5 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the level of spiciness.
Serve over freshly steamed white rice for a complete meal.
Garnish with sesame seeds and extra chopped green onions for added visual appeal.
If you don't have fresh green onions, you can substitute with dried chives.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 136 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Jed Franecki

    Warning: this lives up to its name! It really is only for the brave of heart and taste buds! My family absolutely loved this recipe!

  • Colby Green

    I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. I like to add a splash of sesame oil at the end for a nutty aroma. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

  • Shannon Dooley

    Very good, you can adjust the levels to make it less sweet or more spicy based on your preference.

  • Tatum Gulgowski

    This recipe is surprisingly easy to make, and the flavor is incredible! I was a bit skeptical about the amount of vinegar at first, but it all balances out perfectly. My family loved it!

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