GO GIRL HOT SZECHWAN CHICKEN

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Go girl, this is HOT. If it is too hot, just cut down on ingredients that make a dish more spicy (like onions, green onions, chilies or chili paste).

Provided by Marie-Lyne

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon chile paste
½ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon sherry
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
6 green onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
⅓ cup finely chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine the garlic, ginger and chile paste. Mix together and set aside. In a second bowl mix together the orange juice, sherry, soy sauce and vinegar and sugar. In a third bowl combine the cornstarch with the water and mix until dissolved.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken for about 3 minutes, until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet and saute green onion, bell pepper and onion for about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic/ginger mixture and saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add chicken and orange juice mixture and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Finally, stir in orange zest and cornstarch mixture. Heat through, stirring slowly, until sauce is clear and thick. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 568.3 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

Olwethu Sibeko
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Vicky Trayvilla
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rukshana Khatun
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This was a great dish! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


ECG West
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and not too spicy.


Ibrahim Hosen
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shannon Walker
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


okello rhymes
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This was a great dish! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Emely Hernandez
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and not too spicy.


Thabo Mofokeng
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Stenio Manna
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamed36 Abro
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This was a great dish! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mavis Akwetey
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and not too spicy.


Jade Nemesis
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelly Gallegos
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nurjaman Nurjaman
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This was an amazing dish! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. I will definitely be making this again!