Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided; 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons chile paste (such as sambal oelek); 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 cup diagonally cut snow peas; 1/2 cup vertically sliced onion; 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice; 1/4 cup (1-inch) slices green onions; 1/4 cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided
1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 cup diagonally cut snow peas
1/2 cup vertically sliced onion
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice
1/4 cup (1-inch) slices green onions
1/4 cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts

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Combine 2 teaspoons sesame oil and next 6 ingredients (through salt) in a small bowl. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil and 1 tablespoon canola oil; swirl. Add chicken; stir-fry 2 minutes. Remove chicken from pan.
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Add remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil; swirl. Add bell peppers and next 4 ingredients (through garlic); stir-fry 1 minute. Add broth mixture; cook 30 seconds or until thick. Return chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes or until chicken is done. Spoon 1/2 cup rice onto each of 4 plates; top each with 1 cup chicken mixture, green onions, and peanuts.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided, 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry 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 Stir-Fry

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