Spicy Szechuan Chicken Recipe By Tasty

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CuisineAsianChineseHalalPeanutsChickenSoyGlutenStir FryChickenDifficultyDietaryMealApplianceCooking StyleUnder 1 HourUnder 45 MinutesLunar New YearPan FryWokStove TopFusionWeeknightDate NightDeep-FryDinnerEasyHealthyDairy-FreeComfort FoodNorth AmericanSpicy Szechuan Chickenfeatured in 6 Hot & Spicy Recipes

This spicy Szechuan chicken is a flavorful and delicious dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Updated on May 14, 202390% would make again

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Total Time

35 minutes

35 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

Total Time

35 minutes

35 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

Ingredients

for 2 servings

Marinade Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons corn starch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• ½ teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 stalk scallion, shredded
• 2 slices ginger
• 4 chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces

Other Ingredients

• vegetable oil, as needed for frying
• 2 tablespoons szechuan peppercorn
• 5 red chilis, chopped
• 50 dried red chilis, whole
• 4 slices ginger
• 1 stalk scallion, chopped
• ⅓ cup peanuts (40 g)
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ tablespoon rice wine
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• scallion, chopped for garnish

Preparation

1. Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl, add the chopped chicken. Marinate for 10 minutes.
2. In about 1 ½ inch (4 cm) of oil, fry the chicken until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a wok or a large pan. Add the Szechuan peppercorn and dried red chilies. Fry until fragrant.
4. Add the rest of the dried red chilies, ginger, scallion, and peanuts. Fry for a minute.
5. Add the fried chicken pieces, sugar, rice wine and sesame oil. Toss to coat.
6. Garnish with chopped scallions.
7. Nutrition Calories: 2870 Fat: 303 grams Carbs: 29 grams Fiber: 11 grams Sugars: 9 grams Protein: 26 grams
8. Enjoy!
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