Szechuan Skillet Chicken Recipe

Name: Szechuan Skillet Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cold water; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons sherry; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 small sweet red pepper; 1 small green pepper; 2 medium carrots; 1 cup coarsely chopped cashews; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 6 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 4-1/2 cups hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small sweet red pepper
1 small green pepper
2 medium carrots
1 cup coarsely chopped cashews
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
4-1/2 cups hot cooked rice

1
Mix first 6 ingredients until smooth. Cut peppers and carrots into matchsticks.
2
In a large skillet, cook cashews over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 1-2 minutes. Remove from pan.
3
In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan.
4
In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry peppers and carrots 4 minutes. Add green onions and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute.
5
Return chicken to skillet. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cashews. Serve with rice.

586

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup cold water, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons sherry, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Skillet 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 Skillet Chicken

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