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Chinese Recipe : Piquant Chicken, Szechuan Style

Ingredients:

• 1 whole fryer chicken or capon, about 2 lbs.
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1 tsp. scallions,chopped
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger,chopped
• 1 tsp. chili oil
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground Sichuan peppercorn
• 1/2 tsp. MSG

Directions:

1. ash the chicken, and place in a pot of boiling water to cover. Boil over high heat for 30 mins., remove, drain, and let cool. Chop into 1/2x2" pieces, and place in a serving dish.
2. Mix all the seasonings together, until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over the chicken, and serve.

Note:
This dish is known for its combination of piquant, peppery-hot flavors, hence the Chinese name "Piquant Chicken."

Submitted by: Alan Poon