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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Mustafiju Rhoman
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The chicken was a little dry and the sauce was a bit too spicy. I'll try again next time.
Autumn Price
[email protected]This is the best Szechuan Chicken with Cashew Nuts I have ever had. The sauce is so rich and flavorful and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Flomena Makena Mugambi
[email protected]This dish is a bit spicy, but it's so flavorful that I can't resist it. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers.
Hameed Ajnabi
[email protected]I love this dish! The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve it over rice and it's always a hit.
Shivanie Sookhlall
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the cashew nuts add a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.
Johnez Johnez
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Yada Uchiha
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Deluar Hossain Babu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Szechuan cuisine, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was not as spicy as I expected and the chicken was very tender. I would definitely make this again.
Keith McDonald
[email protected]This dish is a bit spicy, but it's so flavorful that I can't resist it. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers.
Zoo House
[email protected]I love this dish! The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve it over rice and it's always a hit.
Maano Barre
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the cashew nuts add a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.
Memi Dee
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
William Ngethe
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Nazah Famous
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so flavorful and the sauce is amazing. I served it over rice and it was perfect. Everyone loved it!
Rana Adal
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Szechuan cuisine, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was not as spicy as I expected and the chicken was very tender. I would definitely make this again.
Ajazhussain Mdajaz888
[email protected]This dish is a hit with my family! The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked to perfection. The cashew nuts add a nice touch of crunch. We will definitely be making this again.
Mehedi Ff
[email protected]Wow, this Szechuan Chicken with Cashew Nuts is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Kumara Wijewardena
[email protected]This Szechuan Chicken with Cashew Nuts is a flavorful and satisfying dish! The sauce is sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy, and the chicken is perfectly cooked. The cashew nuts add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!