Best 4 Ten Minute Szechuan Chicken Recipes
Want to spice up your dinner with a quick and easy meal? Look no further than the sizzling flavors of Ten-Minute Szechuan Chicken. This dish combines the bold and spicy flavors of Szechuan cuisine with the convenience of a quick weeknight meal. With a tantalizing blend of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, this dish is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
10 MINUTE SZECHUAN CHICKEN
Fast and easy is a requirement in my house! (Updated April 16, 2006 to fix the order of the ingredients. I also took out the quantity for the oil so that the nutritional information is a little more accurate now.)
Provided by Saturn
Categories Chinese
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut chicken into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
- Lightly toss with cornstarch in bag to coat.
- Heat oil in skillet or wok; stir-fry chicken and garlic until lightly browned.
- Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and water.
- Cover and cook 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Add green onions and cayenne; cook uncovered about 2 minutes longer.
- Serve over white rice with a side salad for a complete meal.
10 MINUTE SZECHUAN CHICKEN
This is a very simple recipe that produces stunning results. Szechuan cooking is usually pretty spicy, but this recipe is surprisingly mild. I like to jack it up a bit with some hot sauce, but my family doesn't like spicy food, so I do my own at the table.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oils in a wok over high heat.
- Toss the cubed chicken breast in a bowl with the cornstarch to coat.
- Add the chicken and minced garlic to the wok and stir-fry until the chicken is lightly browned.
- Add the remaining ingredients except the scallions.
- Cover and cook for three minutes.
- Add the scallions.
- Cover and cook for two more minutes.
- Serve with hot, cooked rice or fried rice.
TEN MINUTE SZECHUAN CHICKEN
A simple, quick recipe for Szechuan-style chicken with basic ingredients. This is usually served over white rice.
Provided by PUSATERI
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the chicken and cornstarch into a bag or bowl, and toss to coat. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces and garlic, stirring constantly until lightly browned. Stir in the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and water. Cover, and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink inside, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the green onion, and cayenne pepper, cook uncovered for about 2 more minutes. Serve over white rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 744.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
SZECHUAN CHICKEN AND NOODLES
Delicious chicken, broccoli and linguine tossed in a teriyaki sauce.
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the linguine noodles according to the directions on the package.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add the chicken and cook until chicken turns white and is no longer pink on the inside (takes about 8-10 minutes).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and bell pepper and saute until soft (about 8 minutes).
- Once the vegetables are done, add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
- Add in the sauce, minced garlic and paprika. Stir well. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 5-8 more minutes, or until marinade is thoroughly heated and slightly thickened.
- Fold in steamed broccoli.
- When linguine is done cooking drain the water and then add noodles into the chicken/sauce mixture.
- Stir to combine and serve.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the cooking process.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: When possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using fresh chicken, vegetables, and herbs.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken is a delicate protein that can easily be overcooked. Be sure to cook it until it is just cooked through, or it will become dry and tough.
- Use a Good Quality Soy Sauce: Soy sauce is a key ingredient in this dish, so be sure to use a good quality one. Look for a soy sauce that is made with whole soybeans and has a rich, flavorful taste.
- Adjust the Spice Level to Your Taste: This recipe is moderately spicy, but you can adjust the spice level to your taste by adding more or less chili powder. If you're not sure how spicy you like your food, start with a small amount of chili powder and add more to taste.
Conclusion:
This Szechuan chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. The chicken is tender and juicy, the sauce is flavorful and slightly spicy, and the vegetables are crisp and colorful. Serve this dish over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
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