Szechuan Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Szechuan Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 2 teaspoons Chinese wine or 2 teaspoons dry sherry; 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder, extra; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water; 1/2 cup oil (for frying); 3 -12 dried red chilies, seeded; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons ginger, finely chopped; 4 scallions, chopped in 2 inch lengths

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 teaspoons Chinese wine or 2 teaspoons dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder, extra
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 cup oil (for frying)
3 -12 dried red chilies, seeded
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ginger, finely chopped
4 scallions, chopped in 2 inch lengths

1
Cut meat into bite-size pieces.
2
Mix cornstarch, salt, and five spice powder, and toss chicken pieces to dust.
3
Mix stock, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, vineger, wine, five spice powder, and pepper together.
4
Mix cornstarch and cold water.
5
Heat oil very hot.
6
Add 1/3 of the chicken pieces, and fry on high heat to brown all over.
7
Repeat until all chicken is cooked, draining each batch on absorbent paper.
8
Pour off all but 2 tbs.
9
of oil.
10
Add chiles, garlic, and ginger, and stir fry until garlic is golden.
11
Add scallions and toss for a few seconds.
12
Add stock mixture and bring to a boil.
13
Stir cornstarch mixture and add; stir until thickened.
14
Add chicken and toss to heat through.

590

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Fried 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 Fried Chicken

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