Quick Sichuan-Style Chicken
Quick Sichuan-Style Chicken brings tender, lightly crisped chicken cubes coated in a glossy soy-vinegar sauce with garlic, green onions, and a gentle cayenne kick. It tastes savory with a bright tang and a flicker of heat, perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over steamed white rice to catch every drop of the sauce.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the chicken and cornstarch in a bag or bowl and toss to coat.
- 2
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Fry the chicken pieces and garlic, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
- 4
Stir in the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water.
- 5
Cover and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink inside, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the green onion and cayenne pepper, and cook uncovered for about 2 more minutes.
- 7
Serve over white rice.
- Calories 316.33 kcal Moderate
- Protein 54.05 g Good Source
- Carbs 10.16 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.48 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.49 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 140.77 mg High
- Sodium 823.22 mg High
- Fiber 0.52 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.68 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.64 g Low Source
- Calcium 2.35 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source
- Potassium 15.22 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Quick Sichuan Style Chicken is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 316.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Sichuan-Style Chicken?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Quick Sichuan-Style Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Green Onion, Minced Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Quick Sichuan-Style Chicken?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Quick Sichuan-Style Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 316.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Sichuan-Style Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
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