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30 Minute Szechuan Chicken

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30 Minute Szechuan Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the heat of Szechuan cuisine right to your dining table. With crispy chicken pieces coated in a spicy sweet sauce, this quick stir-fry makes for a perfect weeknight meal or an impressive dinner for guests. The dish combines tender bell peppers and aromatic spices, making it not only delicious but also visually appealing. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality dish that is healthier and better than takeout!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breast (skinless, boneless)
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (sauce)
  • 5 dried red chilies
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • 1 small green bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce by whisking together soy sauces, sugar, vinegars, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  2. Marinate chicken with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and mix in cornstarch; let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat and fry coated chicken in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Stir-fry onion and bell peppers along with chilies, garlic, and crushed Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant.
  5. Return chicken to the wok, add the sauce mixture, and stir-fry for one more minute until everything is well-coated and heated through.
  • Author: Ina Cripple
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Szechuan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg