Szechuan Chicken With Peanuts Recipe

Name: Szechuan Chicken With Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon dry sherry; 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional); ½ teaspoon sugar; ⅓ cup cold water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 6 dried hot peppers, quartered or 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot; ½ cup dry roasted peanuts; 1 (6 ounce) package frozen pea pods, thawed; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
½ teaspoon sugar
⅓ cup cold water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons cooking oil
6 dried hot peppers, quartered or 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
½ cup dry roasted peanuts
1 (6 ounce) package frozen pea pods, thawed
hot cooked rice

1
Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces.
2
Combine egg white, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, sherry, sesame oil; if desired, and sugar.
3
Add to chicken pieces.
4
Work the cornstarch mixture into the chicken using your hands.
5
Set aside.
6
Combine cold water, soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
7
Heat wok or large skillet over high heat.
8
Add cooking oil.
9
Stir fry dried hot peppers, garlic, and gingerroot for 30 seconds.
10
Add chicken.
11
Stir fry 1 minute.
12
Stir cornstarch and soy mixture.
13
Add mixture to chicken.
14
Cook and stir 2 minutes more or until mixture coats the chicken.
15
Stir in peanuts and pea pods.
16
Heat through.
17
Serve with hot cooked rice.

410

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Chicken With Peanuts 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 With Peanuts

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