Szechuan Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    376 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Szechuan Chicken

This spicy Chinese favorite tastes just as good as your favorite takeout joint!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces, boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 onion chopped, medium
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced, fresh
  • 10 dried red chili
  • 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns crushed
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • scallions to garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken with cornstarch in a bowl to coat evenly.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.
  3. Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, ginger, dried chilies, and Szechuan peppercorns to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
  4. Mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped scallions.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 376kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.04g (2%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 586mg (24%) Potassium 1001mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 2119IU (42%) Vitamin C 226mg (251%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 376kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 586mg 24%
Potassium 1001mg 21%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 2119IU 42%
Vitamin C 226mg 251%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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