Chicken Slices with Sichuan Peppercorn Sauce (Jiao Ma Ji Pian) recipe

1/2-1 teaspoon whole Sichuan peppercorns
5 green onions, green part only, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 pound cooked sliced chicken

Soak the Sichuan peppercorns in a small bowl of very hot water for 5 minutes; drain. Puree the peppercorns, green onions and salt in a food processor; transfer to a small bowl.

Add the broth and soy sauce, stirring until well combined; stir in the sesame oil. Drizzle over the chicken slices.

Serves 4.

Per serving: 214 calories, 25 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates, 12 g fat, 69 mg cholesterol, 693 mg sodium, .5 g fiber. Calories from fat: 50%