Szechuan Chicken Recipe

Name: Szechuan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, about 7 ounces each; 2 egg whites; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; Sauce; 2 tablespoons rice wine, dry sherry or 2 tablespoons cooking wine; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red chili (to taste); 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 4 carrots, cut into thin strips; 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced; 3 green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, about 7 ounces each
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine, dry sherry or 2 tablespoons cooking wine
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red chili (to taste)
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
4 carrots, cut into thin strips
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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["Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips. (Partially freeze chicken breasts first to make this easier).", "Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Whisk the cornstarch into the egg whites. Coat the chicken strips in the cornstarch mixture. Heat 1 cup oil in the wok. Cook the chicken strips briefly in the hot oil until they turn white. Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels. Clean out the wok and add 1 tablespoon oil. When the oil is hot, add the carrots. Stir-fry briefly and add the peppers.", "Make a ""well"" in the middle of the wok and add the sauce. Heat briefly, then mix the sauce in with the vegetables.", "Return the chicken to the wok.", "Stir-fry 1 to 2 more minutes. Stir in the green onions. Serve with rice."]

770

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, about 7 ounces each, 2 egg whites, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, Sauce, and more.

Yes, 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.

Szechuan Chicken

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