Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, cut into ½ inch cubes

Marinade:

• ½ tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp Shaoxing wine
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
• Salt to taste
• 1 egg white

Stir-Fry:

• 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp sichuan peppercorn, toasted and crushed
• ⅓ cup dried chinese chilis, cut into ½ inch pieces
• 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 ½ tbsp black vinegar
• 2 tsp cornstarch
  • mix into ½ cup water to create slurry
• ½ cup toasted unsalted peanuts
• 6 green onions, white parts cut into ½ inch pieces
  • Thinly slice green part for garnish

Directions:

1. In a bowl add cubed chicken and all of the marinade ingredients. Stir until the mixture is a creamy consistency and set aside to marinate for approximately 20-30 minutes.
2. In a dry pan, toast the Sichuan Peppercorns for 2-3 min over medium heat until the peppercorns become fragrant. Using a mortar and pestle, grind the toasted peppercorn until they are the same consistency as chili flakes.
3. Once the chicken has finished marinating, place in a frying pan or wok on med-high heat. Spread the chicken in an even layer and cook for approximately 5 minutes without moving, allowing the pieces to get a golden brown colour. Once reached, toss the chicken and continue to cook for an additional few minutes until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Add oil to the pan and set to med-high heat, once oil is hot add dried chilis, sichuan peppercorn, garlic, ginger and brown sugar. Stir fry for approximately 5 minutes.
5. Add chicken back to the pan and add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce and black vinegar. Thoroughly mix for 1-2 minutes then add cornstarch slurry and continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
6. Toss in the white portion of the green onions and peanuts and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes
7. Serve a top rice and garnish with green portion of the green onions

Note:

• Chinese ingredients were sourced from our local asian grocery store. Amazon is not suggested as after doing some research they have limited options for significantly increased prices. Click the following links for the harder to find asian products at T&T: Sichuan Peppercorn, Black Vinegar, Rice Wine, Dried Chili. 
• Removed the seeds from the chilis to reach desired spice level.