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30 Minute Szechuan Chicken

30 Minute Szechuan Chicken

30 Minute Szechuan Chicken is a vibrant and spicy dish that captures the essence of Szechuan cuisine, all in just half an hour. This quick-to-make recipe features crispy chicken pieces coated in a flavorful marinade, stir-fried with colorful bell peppers, garlic, and ginger, all tossed in a deliciously spicy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, this dish rivals any takeout option while ensuring fresher flavors and healthier ingredients. Customize it to your taste by adjusting the spice level or swapping in your favorite vegetables. Enjoy this culinary adventure that brings bold flavors right to your kitchen!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing apple vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 5 dried red chilies
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • Colorful bell peppers (red and green)
  • Garlic and ginger

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
  2. Marinate chicken cubes in soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil for 10 minutes.
  3. Coat marinated chicken with cornstarch.
  4. Heat oil in a wok; fry chicken until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
  5. Stir-fry onions, bell peppers, chilies, garlic, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns for 2 minutes.
  6. Add fried chicken back to the wok along with the sauce; toss well and serve immediately.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Adjust the number of dried red chilies based on your heat preference. Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for added nutrition.