Szechwan Chicken

Szechwan Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    51

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Far East with this accessible Szechwan Chicken recipe. Tender chicken pieces are cloaked in a rich, savory sauce, punctuated by a gentle warmth and the satisfying crunch of cashews. A guaranteed family favorite!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    16 g
  • Cholesterol
    88 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    39 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    1496 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins In a large glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, cooking sherry, white sugar, ground ginger, cornstarch, crushed red pepper flakes, and garlic powder until smooth. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure each piece is evenly coated in the marinade. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 hrs Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, or up to 2 hours for a more intense flavor. (1-2 hours)

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Recipe View 2 mins Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the sliced bell pepper and onion. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Stir-fry the vegetables until the onion becomes translucent and slightly softened, approximately 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside on a plate. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the marinated chicken and marinade to the same skillet. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 15 mins Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. This should take about 15 minutes. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Stir in the lightly toasted cashews and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, allowing them to warm through and release their nutty aroma. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Return the cooked bell pepper and onion to the skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients and cook until everything is heated through. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve hot over steamed white rice. Garnish with extra cashews or green onions, if desired.

For a spicier kick, add an extra pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of chili oil to the marinade.
If you don't have cooking sherry, dry sherry or rice wine vinegar can be used as a substitute.
Toast the cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Watch them carefully as they can burn easily.
Serve with steamed broccoli or snow peas for a complete and balanced meal.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 17 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Maurine Rogahn

    This recipe is fantastic! My family absolutely loved it, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!

  • Bettie Goyette

    The chicken turned out perfectly tender, and the sauce was bursting with flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!

  • Birdie Romaguera

    I added a little bit of honey to the sauce for extra sweetness, and it was amazing!

  • Korbin Fadel

    I’ve made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It’s a crowd-pleaser!

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