Easy Healthy Szechuan Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    464 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese, American

Easy Healthy Szechuan Chicken

A quick, easy, and healthier take on Szechuan Chicken, this paleo-friendly take on the classic Chinese dish tastes authentic but is low-inflammatory!

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Ingredients

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Chicken & Marinade:

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast cut into thin strips, or chicken thighs, boneless
  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar or cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sambal oelek
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp ginger grated, fresh
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Szechuan Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos
  • 2 Tbsp gochujang
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or water
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sambal oelek
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp szechuan peppercorn
  • 3/4 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 Tbsp tapioca flour

Stir Fry:

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into match sticks
  • 1 carrot grated or cut into match sticks, large

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: Add the sliced chicken and all of the ingredients for the marinade to a zip lock bag. Seal the bag and squish everything around until the chicken is well-coated in marinade. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
  2. Make the Sauce: Add all of the ingredients for the Szechuan sauce to a small blender and blend until well-combined (if you don’t have a small blender, simply whisk the ingredients well in a bowl until they’re combined). Set aside until ready to use.
  3. Stir Fry the Vegetables: Add the avocado oil to a large skillet and heat to medium high. Add the vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until they reach your desired done-ness. Transfer the veggies to a plate or bowl and set aside.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Return the skillet to medium-high heat and if need be, add more avocado oil to the skillet. Transfer the chicken with the marinade to the skillet and spread into an even layer. Allow the chicken to cook undisturbed for a couple of minutes to brown. Stir well then allow the chicken to sit undisturbed again for another couple of minutes. Add the Szechuan sauce and bring to a full boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and has reduced down a bit and the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Serve!: Add the stir fried vegetables back into the skillet with the Szechuan chicken and stir well to combine. Serve with your choice of steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or choice of sides!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1of 4 Calories 464kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 16g (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 464 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4
Calories 464kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 16g 25%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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