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, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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), boneless and skinless Chicken thighs
1 teaspoon, toasted and ground Szechuan peppercorns
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Honey
2 cloves, minced Garlic
1 teaspoon, minced Ginger
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Olive oil
8 Corn tortillas
1 cup Pickled cabbage
1/4 cup, sliced Green onions
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.