Sesame Sichuan Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 1/2 tbsp chili crisp
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp white sugar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt + salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups shredded chicken
• 1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 bunch scallions

Directions:

1. Grind the Sichuan peppers into a large bowl. Add the chili crisp, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
2. Add the chicken, cucumber, bell peppers, sesame seeds, and about 3/4 scallions to bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to serving dish and top with remaining scallions.