Chicken Szechwan Recipe

Name: Chicken Szechwan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts; 1 egg white; 1 tsp. cornstarch; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground ginger root; 1 tsp. soy sauce; dash of pepper; 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 6 green onions, chopped; 8 oz. fresh sliced mushrooms; 1 Tbsp. hoisin sauce; 1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/2 c. chicken broth; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 Tbsp. cold water; 1 Tbsp. soy sauce

Servings: persons

2 whole chicken breasts
1 egg white
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground ginger root
1 tsp. soy sauce
dash of pepper
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
6 green onions, chopped
8 oz. fresh sliced mushrooms
1 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 c. chicken broth
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. cold water
1 Tbsp. soy sauce

1
Remove bones from chicken breasts and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
2
Mix egg white, cornstarch, salt, ginger root, soy sauce and pepper in glass bowl; stir in chicken.
3
Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until hot. Add chicken; stir-fry until chicken turns white, about 3 minutes. Remove chicken.
5
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil until hot.
6
Add green onions, mushrooms, hoisin sauce and cayenne pepper; stir-fry about 1 minute.
7
Add chicken and chicken broth; heat to boiling.

366

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole chicken breasts, 1 egg white, 1 tsp. cornstarch, 1 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken Szechwan falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Szechwan

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