SZECHUAN CHICKEN WITH CASHEW NUTS
Typically Chinese in origin, this dish has also been served as Thai and Singaporean fare in a lot of restaurants worldwide. A lot or recipes online produce a pale-looking and bland finished product. This recipe is restaurant-grade. The secret is the hoisin sauce, which adds seasoning and a certain degree of sweetness to the dish. There are two different varieties of chili peppers used- the traditional hot pepper, which introduces the spicy Schezuan character of the dish, and the long, dried, semi-spicy, semi-sweet pepper (sorry about the description, but do not confuse this with green pepper), which adds spice and some sweetness. The chicken is fried with the skin to add flavor, and is cooked independently . This retains the crunchiness of the chicken pieces even after cooking.
Provided by mfores1
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Dice the chicken breast into ½ inch pieces, dip each piece in egg white, then in cornstarch mixed with a pinch of salt. Fry the chicken pieces in a wok with heated oil until golden brown. Drain the fried pieces of chicken and set aside.
- Fry the cashew nuts in moderately-hot oil until lightly brown and crunchy. Canned or packed cashew nuts will do.
- Slice the long dried peppers into small circumferential pieces, and chop the hot red peppers into finer pieces.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the soy sauce, salt, sugar, vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a wok, add the chopped garlic, all of the sliced red peppers, the spring onions. ~Stir fry for 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken and the cashew nuts.
- Pour the contents of the small bowl containing the mixed sauce - soy sauce, sesame oil, etc. (step number 4). Add the rice wine.
- Add 3 tablespoons of the Hoisin sauce, and stir fry over high heat for another 2 minutes, then serve.
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Maria Ponce
[email protected]I love the way the sauce coats the chicken and the cashews. It's so flavorful and delicious.
Rijan subedi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to Szechuan food. The sauce is mild enough for them to enjoy, but it still has a little bit of a kick.
Md Nur Amin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Chinese food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
SALIM TELECOM KASHENATHPUR
[email protected]This is one of my favorite Szechuan chicken recipes. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it!
Ismail Ahmed
[email protected]I love the way the cashews add a touch of sweetness to this dish. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
Osman Gani
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The sauce is complex and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Jureta Tuinanumea
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, but I was able to enjoy this dish by omitting the chili peppers. The sauce was still flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Mustapha Mizambwa
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover grilled chicken and it worked perfectly in this dish. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender and juicy.
Jamshad Macho
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.
Boitumelo Mooketsi
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cashews, so I substituted them with peanuts. It turned out great! The peanuts added a nice crunch to the dish and the flavor was still delicious.
Trisha Allum
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect amount of heat. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili peppers next time.
Natally Small
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one definitely hit the spot. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and addictive. I'll definitely be making this again.
Okeke Blessing
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The Szechuan sauce is spicy and savory, while the cashews add a touch of sweetness. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
Joseph Emma
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Aeon Big
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The sweetness of the cashews balances out the heat of the Szechuan sauce perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!
Hira Rajput
[email protected]This Szechuan Chicken with Cashew Nuts recipe is a keeper! The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is tender. I added a little extra heat with some red pepper flakes, and it was perfect. My family loved it!