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Spicy Szechuan Chicken

Spicy Szechuan Chicken balances heat from crushed red pepper with a savory-sweet glaze of soy sauce, sherry, and a touch of sugar. Tender chicken mingles with crisp green bell pepper, onion, and buttery cashews for texture and depth. Perfect for a weeknight dinner when you’re craving bold, peppery flavors with a satisfying crunch.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Spicy Szechuan Chicken
  1. 1

    In a large glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sherry, sugar, ginger, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder. Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the bell pepper and onion; cook, stirring, until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer the onion and bell pepper to a plate and set aside.

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the chicken and marinade to the same skillet and stir. Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the cashews and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir the onion and bell pepper back in and cook until heated through.

About This Recipe

Spicy Szechuan Chicken is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Sherry, Cornstarch, Garlic Powder, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 336.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Spicy Szechuan Chicken?
It is a Chinese recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Spicy Szechuan Chicken made of?
The main ingredients are Cooking Sherry, Cornstarch, Garlic Powder, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Ginger. The full list of 12 is above.
How long does it take to make Spicy Szechuan Chicken?
About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 336.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Spicy Szechuan Chicken easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.

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