10 Minute Szechuan Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and fiery 10-Minute Szechuan Chicken recipe! Bursting with bold flavors, this dish combines tender, cornstarch-coated chicken with a savory sauce crafted from soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, and a hint of sweetness. Aromatic garlic, ginger, and the unmistakable zing of Szechuan peppercorns create a tantalizing heat, while optional dried red chilies let you customize the spice level to your taste. Served over steamed rice and finished with a sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds, this easy Chinese-inspired stir-fry delivers restaurant-quality flavor in record time. Perfect for busy nights, this one-skillet recipe is a must-try for fans of zesty, authentic flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 6 Dried red chilies (optional for extra heat)
- 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, lightly crushed
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 cup Chicken stock
- 2 Green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes. Toss the chicken with cornstarch until evenly coated.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add minced garlic, ginger, dried red chilies, and Szechuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chicken stock to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is well coated.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve immediately over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.3 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 366 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 2427 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 146.6 g | 293% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1513 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
