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Szechuan Chicken with Vegetables
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Szechuan sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of soy sauce with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced red bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Pour in 1/4 cup of chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of Szechuan sauce. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Drizzle 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over the dish and toss to combine. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve the Szechuan chicken and vegetables over cooked rice. Enjoy!
Szechuan Chicken, a beloved dish from the Sichuan province of China, has a rich history dating back to the Qing Dynasty. This spicy and flavorful dish traditionally features tender chunks of chicken stir-fried with Szechuan peppercorns, chili peppers, and a savory sauce. Over time, chefs have added a variety of vegetables such as bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots to enhance the dish's texture and flavor. Today, renowned Szechuan restaurants in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, are known for their authentic and fiery Szechuan Chicken with an abundance of fresh, crisp vegetables. The key to a perfect Szechuan Chicken lies in the balance of heat, numbing sensation from Szechuan peppercorns, and the umami flavors from the sauce, making it a must-try for any lover of spicy cuisine.
30 min
4
350 calories
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