Description
30 Minute Szechuan Chicken is a vibrant, quick-cooking dish that brings the bold flavors of Szechuan cuisine to your dinner table in just half an hour. Tender, crispy chicken pieces are coated in a spicy-sweet sauce featuring Szechuan peppercorns that deliver a unique lip-tingling sensation. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, and it’s even better than takeout! With its crispy texture and customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste preferences. Whether served over rice, in lettuce wraps, or alongside noodles, this 30-minute meal will become a staple in your cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast (cut into cubes)
- 5 dried red chilies
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger piece
- 2 bell peppers (red and green)
- Soy sauce (low sodium)
- Shaoxing apple vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Sichuan peppercorns
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch for at least 10 minutes.
- Coat marinated chicken with additional cornstarch and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- Stir-fry vegetables in the same wok, then combine with fried chicken and prepared sauce. Toss well and cook for one more minute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Szechuan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of dried chilies used. Marinate the chicken longer for enhanced flavor.