FRIED CHICKEN (SZECHUAN STYLE)

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I have been cooking this for years and usually serve with fried rice. It is important that you have everything measured out and ready to go.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

500 g skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 teaspoons dry sherry (or rice wine)
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder (extra)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
2 teaspoons cornflour (cornstarch)
1 tablespoon water
oil (for frying, we use a deep fryer)
1 tablespoon oil
3 -4 chilies (seeded and finely sliced)
2 garlic cloves (minced or finely sliced)
2 teaspoons ginger (grated or finely sliced)

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces and put to one side.
  • Mix cornflour, five spice powder and salt together and put to one side.
  • Heat up your oil.
  • Mix stock, sugar, vinegar, dry sherry, five spice powder and pepper in a jug or bowl.
  • In a small bowl/container mix the second lot of cornflour and the water.
  • Coat chicken with the cornflour salt mix (we do it in 2 or 3 batches for if left for any length of time the chicken will stick together and be awkward to handle).
  • Deep fry in batches and then drain on paper towel and then transfer to an oven proof dish and keep warm in a low heat oven.
  • When all chicken is cooked keep warm to one side.
  • Heat tablespoon oil in a wok or large frypan/skillet and add chillies, garlic and ginger and stir fry for minute or until fragrant.
  • Add stock mix and bring to the boil and then add cornflour water mix and stir until thickened.
  • Put cooked chicken into the sauce and stir to coat and fully heat through.
  • Serve with rice or we prefer fried rice.

Usman Orakzai
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Szechuan-style food.


Fatima Abid
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Liza Akhter
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I love the flavor of this dish, but it was a little too spicy for me. Next time, I'll use less chili peppers.


Danger King
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I would definitely make this again.


Mpumelelo Msweli
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I thought the sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall I enjoyed this dish.


Arslan As
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken didn't come out as crispy as I would have liked.


Brivia Cvia
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Rin Johnson
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I'm not usually a fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing.


Fatima Njie
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This is the best Szechuan-style fried chicken I've ever had. The chicken was so juicy and the sauce was perfect.


Mahar nabeel
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I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Murtaza Jamalsoswpwpwp2pspeoeo
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again.


Usman Math 15
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I love the bold flavors of this dish. The chicken is so crispy and the sauce is amazing.


Bilal Toor
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This was my first time making Szechuan-style fried chicken, and it was easier than I thought it would be. The recipe was easy to follow, and the chicken turned out perfectly.


Sayed Alam
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. The chicken is always juicy and tender, and the sauce is delicious.


Kesiime Brianadams
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This Szechuan-style fried chicken was a hit at our dinner party last night! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.