Szechuan Chicken
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Szechuan Chicken is an easy stir-fry recipe with tender, flavorful chicken pieces, onion, bell peppers, garlic, and red Thai chilies.
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Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts , boneless, skinless, cut into matchstick pieces
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil , divided
- 1/2 yellow onion , cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 red bell pepper , thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 10 dried red Thai chili peppers
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup chicken broth , water also works
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a large zip lock bag or bowl mix together chicken, cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Let marinate for 20 minutes.
- Add chicken to a large wok or heavy skillet on medium-high heat.
- Sear on both sides, cooking for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the large wok or heavy skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add in garlic and red chili peppers and stir, cooking for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the 1/3 cup soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chicken broth, and white sugar, and stir well. Add chicken back into the pan and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce is thickened.
- Garnish with green onions or crushed peanuts or sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
465kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
1576mg
(66%)
Potassium
1120mg
(32%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1429IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
80mg
(89%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1576mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 1120mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1429IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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