Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast sliced into bite-sized pieces
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch for coating the chicken
– 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar for marinating the chicken
– 1 teaspoon soy sauce for marinating the chicken
– 1/4 cup chicken stock for the Szechuan sauce
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce for the Szechuan sauce
– 1 to 2 tablespoons chili paste for the Szechuan sauce
– 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar for the Szechuan sauce
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch for the Szechuan sauce
– 2 teaspoons brown sugar for the Szechuan sauce
– 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for the Szechuan sauce
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil for the stir-fry
– 1 one-inch piece of fresh ginger for the stir-fry
– 4 cloves garlic for the stir-fry
– 5 to 6 dried red chilies for the stir-fry
– 1 cup snap peas for the stir-fry
– 1/2 green bell pepper for the stir-fry
– 1/2 red bell pepper for the stir-fry
– 3 green onions for the stir-fry
– 1/3 cup peanuts for the stir-fry
– 2 cups steamed white rice to serve the dish
Instructions
1-Prepare ingredients: Slice 1 pound of chicken breast, chop veggies like 1 cup snap peas and peppers, and mix the sauce with 1/4 cup chicken stock and other items.
2-Heat the oil: Use 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a hot wok for that perfect sear.
3-Add aromatics: Toss in fresh ginger and garlic to build the base flavor quickly.
4-Cook chicken: Stir-fry until it’s browned and tender.
5-Mix in veggies: Add everything else and stir for even cooking.
6-Finish with sauce: Pour it over and let it blend for a minute.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Adjust chili paste and crushed red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
🥢 Use fresh ginger and garlic for vibrant flavor.
🥜 Add peanuts at the end to retain their crunch and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinating time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese, Szechuan
- Diet: Gluten-Free option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg