Description
Szechuan Chicken is a fiery, flavorful dish that will transport your taste buds straight to the bustling streets of Chengdu. This recipe features succulent chicken pieces coated in a spicy, aromatic sauce with a delightful crunch from fresh vegetables. Perfect for family dinners or game nights, Szechuan Chicken is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings everyone together at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp Szechuan peppercorns, crushed
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix garlic, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns to create the spice mix.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add sliced red bell peppers and stir-fry for another minute.
- Combine soy sauce, chili paste, chicken broth, and agar-agar in another bowl; pour over chicken and peppers.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about five minutes. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg