Best 6 Chicken Szechuan With Peanut Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of Sichuan cuisine with our delectable Chicken Szechuan with Peanut recipe. This dish tantalizes your taste buds with its perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy notes, all while being incredibly easy to prepare. With just a few simple steps, you'll have a restaurant-quality meal ready to impress your family and friends. And if you're looking for more exciting culinary adventures, our collection of Szechuan recipes has something for everyone. From the classic Kung Pao Chicken to the fiery Szechuan Beef, each dish is a testament to the bold and distinctive flavors of this beloved Chinese cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary exploration, our recipes will guide you through every step, ensuring a delicious and memorable meal. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this tantalizing journey into the heart of Sichuan cuisine.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SZECHUAN SKILLET CHICKEN



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My whole family loves this Szechuan chicken. My husband prefers it without peppers, but he is happy to let others have his! I use the ginger paste that comes in a tube and pre-shredded carrots to save time. -Christine Snyder, Boulder, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small sweet red pepper
1 small green pepper
2 medium carrots
1 cup coarsely chopped cashews
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
4-1/2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Mix first 6 ingredients until smooth. Cut peppers and carrots into matchsticks., In a large skillet, cook cashews over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 1-2 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry peppers and carrots 4 minutes. Add green onions and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute., Return chicken to skillet. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cashews. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 845mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SZECHUAN NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



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Provided by Ina Garten

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets and stems discarded
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup good soy sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon Asian hot chili oil
2 tablespoons dark toasted sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 pound spaghetti
4 scallions, sliced diagonally (white and green parts)
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 red bell pepper, julienned

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan, skin side up. Rub the tops with olive oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 minutes, until cooked through. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones and discard the skin and bones. Shred the chicken in large bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately immerse in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and set the color. Drain and set aside.
  • Place the garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sherry, sherry vinegar, honey, chili oil, sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and the cayenne pepper in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and puree until smooth. Set aside.
  • Add a splash of olive oil to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook the spaghetti according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta in a colander, place it in a large bowl, and while still warm, toss with the sauce. Add the scallions, peppers, chicken and broccoli and toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SZECHUAN NOODLES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup good soy sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 pound spaghetti
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
4 scallions, sliced diagonally (white and green parts)

Steps:

  • Place the garlic and ginger in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the vegetable oil, tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sherry, sherry vinegar, honey, chili oil, sesame oil, and ground peppers. Puree the sauce.
  • Add a splash of oil to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook the spaghetti al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander, place it in a large bowl, and while still warm, toss with 3/4 of the sauce. Add the red and yellow bell peppers and scallions; toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature. The remaining sauce may be added, as needed, to moisten the pasta.

SZECHUAN CHICKEN WITH PEANUTS



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Extra hot dish from southwestern China. This is best served with the rice rather then over it. The dried red peppers is what makes this dish red hot. These thin finger like peppers are usually sold in cellophane bags in Oriental, Italian and Spanish sections of your grocery store or specialty supermarkets.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup cold water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons cooking oil
6 dried hot peppers, quartered or 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 (6 ounce) package frozen pea pods, thawed
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces.
  • Combine egg white, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, sherry, sesame oil; if desired, and sugar.
  • Add to chicken pieces.
  • Work the cornstarch mixture into the chicken using your hands.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine cold water, soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat wok or large skillet over high heat.
  • Add cooking oil.
  • Stir fry dried hot peppers, garlic, and gingerroot for 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken.
  • Stir fry 1 minute.
  • Stir cornstarch and soy mixture.
  • Add mixture to chicken.
  • Cook and stir 2 minutes more or until mixture coats the chicken.
  • Stir in peanuts and pea pods.
  • Heat through.
  • Serve with hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.6, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 827.6, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 37.3

SZECHUAN CHICKEN WITH CASHEW NUTS



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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

12 ounces chicken breasts, preferably with skin on
1 egg, for egg white
1 teaspoon cornstarch
salt and pepper
dried chili, long (not too spicy, Mexican variety)
3 -5 dried hot red chilies
1/4 cup sliced spring onion (inch-long longitudinal slices)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 cup cashew nuts, whole
3 tablespoons sake (can use 2 tablespoons of dry) or 3 tablespoons rice wine (can use 2 tablespoons of dry)
sherry wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar or 1 teaspoon fish vinegar
4 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce

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.

SZECHUAN-STYLE STIR FRY CHICKEN WITH PEANUTS



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This recipe is out of Cooking Light magazine. It is very much like Kung Pao chicken. I have played with this recipe a lot. I like to add veggies and usually turn the heat level up a bit. This recipe is habit forming!

Provided by AZRT8871

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons sake
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons sake
1 tablespoon chinese black vinegar or 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 7 cloves)
1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
1 1/2 cups drained sliced water chestnuts
sliced green onion top
3/4 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
6 cups hot cooked long-grain rice

Steps:

  • To prepare marinade, combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and chill 20 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken mixture; stir-fry 4 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Remove from pan; set aside.
  • To prepare sauce, combine broth and next 6 ingredients (broth through 1 teaspoon sesame oil); stir well with a whisk.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in pan.
  • Add 2 tablespoons green onions, ginger, garlic, and chili paste, and stir-fry for 15 seconds.
  • Add broth mixture, and cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in cooked chicken, water chestnuts, sliced onion tops, and peanuts; cook for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
  • Serve over rice.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Whenever possible, use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Don't Crowd the Pan: When searing or stir-frying, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly and will result in a soggy dish.
  • Use a Wok: A wok is the ideal cookware for this dish. Its rounded shape and sloping sides allow for even heat distribution and easy stirring.
  • Make Sure Your Wok is Hot Enough: Before adding the oil, make sure your wok is hot enough. This will help create a nice sear on the chicken and prevent it from sticking.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and dry.
  • Use a Good Quality Peanut Butter: The peanut butter is a key ingredient in this dish, so make sure you use a good quality peanut butter that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Serve with Rice: This dish is traditionally served with rice. However, you can also serve it with noodles or quinoa.

    Conclusion:

    This Szechuan chicken with peanuts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors is irresistible. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try.

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