Szechuan Chicken is a sweet and spicy chicken stir fry dish that can be made in just 20 minutes! It’s perfect for serving over rice and noodles for a fast weeknight meal!
Szechuan Chicken is an easy and flavorful classic Chinese dish. It combines the perfect amount of sweet and spicy. If you’re craving Chinese tonight, make this fast and easy recipe in just 20 minutes!
What is Szechuan Chicken?
Szechuan chicken is a sweet and spicy dish from the Chinese province of Sichuan. It traditionally incorporates the Szechuan peppercorn, however this version substitutes cayenne pepper as it is easier to find in most US grocery stores.
How to Make Szechuan Chicken at Home
This recipe is super easy, you’ll never go back to take out once you try it!
Chicken breast cubes are tossed with cornstarch and then browned in a skillet.
Garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water are added and the chicken is simmered just five minutes to finish cooking through-that’s it!
Serve over rice or with veggies to complete the meal!
Looking for more super fast meals for busy weeknights? Try my Pasta Carbonara, Instant Pot Beef Stew, or Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken recipes as well!
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Szechuan Chicken
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: main course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Description
Szechuan Chicken is a sweet and spicy chicken stir fry dish that can be made in just 20 minutes! It’s perfect for serving over rice and noodles for a fast weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 green onions, sliced diagonally
- long grain rice, cooked
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes.
- Place chicken cubes into a plastic bag and add cornstarch. Seal and shake to coat.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Brown the chicken on all sides, stirring often.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds before adding soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water.
- Cover and simmer 4-5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in green onion and cayenne pepper and cook additional 2 minutes.
- Serve over rice.
Keywords: szechuan chicken
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