Spicy Szechuan Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Szechuan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breasts; 4 teaspoon cornstarch divided; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari; 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 tablespoon sherry dry; 3/4 cup bamboo shoots sliced; 1 teaspoon ginger root peeled, minced; 1/4 cup green chili peppers diced; 2 tablespoon scallions, spring or green onions chopped; 1/2 cup peanuts roasted, skinned

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken breasts
4 teaspoon cornstarch divided
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoon sherry dry
3/4 cup bamboo shoots sliced
1 teaspoon ginger root peeled, minced
1/4 cup green chili peppers diced
2 tablespoon scallions, spring or green onions chopped
1/2 cup peanuts roasted, skinned

1
Cut chicken into 2- by 1/2-inch strips.
2
Place in a large pie plate.
3
Sprinkle 2 teaspoon cornstarch over chicken and mix well to coat chicken.
4
Add egg white and mix again.
5
Heat oil in wok or a 12-inch frying pan.
6
Add chicken and bamboo shoots and stir-fry about 3 minutes.
7
Add chilies and peanuts; stir-fry 2 minutes.
8
Combine all remaining ingredients except green onion with remaining 2 tsp.
9
cornstarch and add to wok or pan.
10
Stir-fry and heat until sauce is thick and smooth and mixture is well blended.
11
Add green onion.
12
Stir-fry 30 seconds to warm onions.
13
Serve immediately.

394

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken breasts, 4 teaspoon cornstarch divided, 1 clove garlic minced, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Szechuan 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Szechuan Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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