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Szechuan Chicken

A spicy and flavorful chicken dish from the Szechuan region of China.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 4 Dried red chilies
  • 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns
  • 1 Bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 Onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Marinate the chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add dried red chilies and Szechuan peppercorns, stir-fry until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through.
  4. 4. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and water. Pour into the wok and stir well.
  6. 6. Cook for another minute until the sauce thickens. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Spicy, Szechuan
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