Szechwan Spicy Tangerine Chicken Recipe

Name: Szechwan Spicy Tangerine Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2/3 cup chopped onion; 4 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths; 5 dried chilies, minced; 2 teaspoons szechwan pepper, roasted and ground; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons fresh tangerine juice; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon szechwan chili paste with garlic; 2 cups vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons tangerine peel, cut into strips; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2/3 cup chopped onion
4 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths
5 dried chilies, minced
2 teaspoons szechwan pepper, roasted and ground
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh tangerine juice
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
3/4 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon szechwan chili paste with garlic
2 cups vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tangerine peel, cut into strips
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil

1
Combine chicken and cornstarch. Set aside.
2
Combine onions in small bowl. Combine chili peppers, peppercorns and ginger in another bowl. Combine juice, soy sauce, hoisin, sugar and chili paste and mix well. Set all 3 bowls aside.
3
Heat oil in wok (or large pan) to 225*F (110*C). Add chicken and cook until it loses pink color. Remove chicken and drain. Pour out all but 1 tablespoon of oil.
4
Heat oil until very hot. Add chili pepper mixture and stir-fry 15 seconds. Add peel. Add combined onions and stir-fry 20 seconds. Mix in chicken. Add juice mixture and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add vinegar and stir-fry 15 seconds. Mix in sesame oil and serve.

1425

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 2/3 cup chopped onion, 4 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths, and more.

Yes, Szechwan Spicy Tangerine 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 Spicy Tangerine Chicken

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