Szechwan Curried Chicken Recipe

Name: Szechwan Curried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken legs and thighs; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons sherry dry; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 dash white pepper; 2 each potatoes large, white new; 1 each onions large; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 cup chicken broth; ⅔ cup coconut milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 5 each peanuts chopped, or to taste; 1 each scallions, spring or green onions or to taste; 1 each cucumbers or to taste; 1 teaspoon cilantro or to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds chicken legs and thighs
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sherry dry
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash white pepper
2 each potatoes large, white new
1 each onions large
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup chicken broth
⅔ cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 each peanuts chopped, or to taste
1 each scallions, spring or green onions or to taste
1 each cucumbers or to taste
1 teaspoon cilantro or to taste

1
Separate legs from thighs, but leave whole.
2
In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, sherry, sugar, salt and pepper.
3
Add chicken, stir to coat, and let stand for 15 minutes to marinate.
4
Peel potatoes and cut in 1 1/2 inch chunks.
5
Cut onion in wide wedges.
6
In a wide frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat.
7
Add potato and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for five minutes.
8
Remove vegetables from drippings and set aside.
9
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
10
When oil is hot, add chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides.
11
Push chicken to side of pan.
12
Add curry powder, turmeric and chili powder to pan juices and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
13
Return vegetables to pan.
14
Add chicken broth, coconut milk, and salt.
15
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
16
Remove cover and continue cooking for 15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and sauce has thickened slightly.
17
Serve with rice and pass condiments in separate bowls.

1300

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 1/2 pounds chicken legs and thighs, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons sherry dry, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Szechwan Curried 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.

Szechwan Curried Chicken

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