Szechuan-Style Chicken Tacos with Pickled Cabbage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

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Juicy chicken thighs marinated in Szechuan spices, served in warm tortillas with tangy pickled cabbage slaw. This Mexican recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Szechuan peppercorns, and Soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese-Mexican Fusion cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds (680 grams) Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Honey
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Olive oil
8 Corn tortillas
1 cup Pickled cabbage
1/4 cup Green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon Sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs, 1 teaspoon toasted and ground Szechuan peppercorns, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Mix well to coat, then marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
Step 3: Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions. Assemble tacos by placing a portion of sliced chicken in each tortilla, topping with 1/4 cup pickled cabbage, 1/4 cup sliced green onions, and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.