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Lime and Mint Sichuan-Style Braised Chicken with Pickled Vegetables

Name: Lime and Mint Sichuan-Style Braised Chicken with Pickled Vegetables
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Sichuan Chinese
Ingredients: 500g chicken thighs; 200g pickled vegetables; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp fresh mint leaves

Fresh lime juice and mint add a zesty and refreshing note.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix lime juice and mint into the chicken mixture.
Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and Sichuan peppercorns, sauté until fragrant.
Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
Stir in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and vinegar, then add pickled vegetables.
Simmer for 20 minutes, then reduce sauce until thickened.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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