Go Girl Hot Szechwan Chicken Recipe

Name: Go Girl Hot Szechwan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger root; 1 teaspoon chile paste; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon sherry (optional); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips; 6 green onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces; 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 small onion, diced; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1/3 cup finely chopped peanuts

Servings: persons

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon chile paste
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon sherry (optional)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
6 green onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/3 cup finely chopped peanuts

1
In a small bowl combine the garlic, ginger and chile paste. Mix together and set aside. In a second bowl mix together the orange juice, sherry, soy sauce and vinegar and sugar. In a third bowl combine the cornstarch with the water and mix until dissolved.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken for about 3 minutes, until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet and saute green onion, bell pepper and onion for about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic/ginger mixture and saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add chicken and orange juice mixture and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Finally, stir in orange zest and cornstarch mixture. Heat through, stirring slowly, until sauce is clear and thick. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger root, 1 teaspoon chile paste, 1/2 cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Go Girl Hot Szechwan Chicken 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.

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Go Girl Hot Szechwan Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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