Szechuan Chicken Recipe

Name: Szechuan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces chicken thigh boned,skinned; 1 teaspoon salt; egg white lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons cornflour paste; 1 green pepper cored, seeded; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 red chillies; 10 min; 1 spring onion cut into short sections; 3 pieces fresh root ginger peeled; 1 tablespoon sweet bean paste or hoi-sin sauce; 1 teaspoon chili bean paste; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 4 ounces roasted cashew nuts; 3 drops sesame oil

Servings: persons

12 ounces chicken thigh boned,skinned
1 teaspoon salt
egg white lightly beaten
2 teaspoons cornflour paste
1 green pepper cored, seeded
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 red chillies
10 min
1 spring onion cut into short sections
3 pieces fresh root ginger peeled
1 tablespoon sweet bean paste or hoi-sin sauce
1 teaspoon chili bean paste
1 tablespoon dry sherry
4 ounces roasted cashew nuts
3 drops sesame oil

1
Cut the chicken meat into small cubes, each about the size of a sugar lump.
2
Mix together the chicken, salt, egg white and cornflour paste in a bowl.
3
Cut the green pepper into cubes about the same size as the chicken.
4
Heat oil in a preheated wok. Stir fry the chicken cubes for about 1 minute, or until the color changes. Remove from the wok with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add the green pepper, chillies, spring onion and ginger and stir fry for about 1 minute. Then add the chicken, sweet bean paste or hoi-sin sauce, chili bean paste and sherry. Blend well and cook for 1 minute more. Finally add the cashew nuts and sesame oil. Serve hot.

1033

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces chicken thigh boned,skinned, 1 teaspoon salt, egg white lightly beaten, 2 teaspoons cornflour paste, 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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