How to Make Szechwan Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of spicy, flavorful Chinese cuisine? Look no further than Szechwan Chicken. This popular dish hails from the Szechuan province in China and is known for its bold and vibrant flavors. The key to this dish is the use of Szechuan peppercorns and spicy red chilies, which create a unique and mouthwatering experience for your taste buds.

Szechwan Chicken is a dish that is not for the faint of heart. It's fiery, bold, and full of complex flavors that will make your mouth tingle...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup cooking sherry
  • ¾ teaspoon white sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • ½ cup whole cashews

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Whisk together the soy sauce, sherry, sugar, ginger, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Place onion and bell pepper on a plate and set aside. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir chicken and marinade into the same skillet. Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Stir in cashews and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the onion and bell pepper, cooking until heated through.
  • Nutrition

    315 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 1496mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 607mg