Best 8 Szechuan Chicken With Peanuts Recipes

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**Szechuan Chicken with Peanuts: A Delightful Culinary Journey for the Senses**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our enticing Szechuan Chicken with Peanuts recipe. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken morsels enveloped in a captivating Szechuan sauce, complemented by the nutty crunch of peanuts.

Indulge in a sensory experience like no other as the bold and spicy Szechuan sauce tantalizes your taste buds with its intricate blend of chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and a hint of sweetness. The chicken, marinated in a fragrant mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil, absorbs the vibrant flavors of the sauce, resulting in a succulent and flavorful delight.

As you savor each bite, the symphony of flavors continues with the addition of crunchy peanuts, adding a delightful textural contrast that elevates the dish to new heights. The peanuts contribute a nutty richness that perfectly complements the spicy sauce, creating a harmonious balance that will leave you craving more.

Whether you're seeking an authentic Szechuan experience or simply looking to spice up your dinner routine, this Szechuan Chicken with Peanuts recipe is sure to satisfy. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, you can recreate this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen.

**Additional Recipe Variations:**

1. **Vegetarian Delight:** Transform this dish into a plant-based masterpiece by replacing the chicken with tofu or your favorite plant-based protein. The tofu will absorb the flavors of the sauce just as well, providing a delicious and protein-packed alternative.

2. **Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry:** For a quick and flavorful weeknight meal, try our Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry. This variation features tender chicken stir-fried with colorful vegetables in a vibrant Szechuan sauce. The result is a healthy and flavorful dish that's ready in under 30 minutes.

3. **Szechuan Chicken Wings:** Elevate your next party spread with our irresistible Szechuan Chicken Wings. These crispy chicken wings are coated in a tantalizing Szechuan sauce, creating a finger-licking appetizer that will be the hit of the party.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GONG BAO CHICKEN WITH PEANUTS



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This dish is an adaptation of one brought to The Times by Fuschia Dunlop, the British journalist who's also an accomplished cook of Chinese cuisine. It is a pop classic with hot chiles, crunchy peanuts and plenty of garlic and ginger. "Everyone loves it, and it's complex enough to be interesting without being too complicated to make," Ms. Dunlop said. Dig in with a side of white rice and enjoy.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 boneless chicken breasts (11 to 12 ounces total), with or without skin
3 garlic cloves
An equivalent amount of ginger
5 spring onions, white parts only
A handful of dried chiles (about 10)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon whole Sichuan pepper
3 ounces (75 grams) roasted peanuts (see note)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (or use dry sherry or dry vermouth)
1 1/2 teaspoons potato starch or cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon potato starch or cornstarch
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinkiang vinegar (or use balsamic vinegar)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon chicken stock or water

Steps:

  • Cut chicken as evenly as possible into half-inch strips, then cut strips into small cubes. Place in a small bowl. Add marinade ingredients and 1 tablespoon water to bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  • Peel and thinly slice garlic and ginger. Chop spring onions into chunks as long as their diameter (to match the chicken cubes). Snip chiles in half or into sections, discarding their seeds.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients.
  • Heat a seasoned wok over a high flame. Add oil, chiles and Sichuan pepper and stir-fry briefly until chiles are darkening but not burned. (Remove wok from heat if necessary to prevent overheating.)
  • Quickly add chicken and stir-fry over a high flame, stirring constantly. As soon as chicken cubes have separated, add ginger, garlic and spring onions and continue to stir-fry until they are fragrant and meat is just cooked through (test one of the larger pieces to make sure).
  • Give sauce a stir and add to wok, continuing to stir and toss. As soon as the sauce has become thick and shiny, add the peanuts, stir them in and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 522, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 533 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY SZECHUAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: corn starch, salt, rice wine, white pepper, soy sauce, scallion, ginger, chicken thighs, vegetable oil, szechuan peppercorn, red chilis, dried red chilis, ginger, scallion, peanuts, sugar, rice wine, sesame oil, scallion

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 teaspoons corn starch
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon rice wine
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 stalk scallion, shredded
2 slices ginger
4 chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
vegetable oil, as needed for frying
2 tablespoons szechuan peppercorn
5 red chilis, chopped
50 dried red chilis, whole
4 slices ginger
1 stalk scallion, chopped
⅓ cup peanuts
½ teaspoon sugar
½ tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon sesame oil
scallion, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl, add the chopped chicken. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  • In about 1 ½ inch (4 cm) of oil, fry the chicken until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok or a large pan. Add the Szechuan peppercorn and dried red chilies. Fry until fragrant.
  • Add the rest of the dried red chilies, ginger, scallion, and peanuts. Fry for a minute.
  • Add the fried chicken pieces, sugar, rice wine and sesame oil. Toss to coat.
  • Garnish with chopped scallions.
  • Nutrition Calories: 2870 Fat: 303 grams Carbs: 29 grams Fiber: 11 grams Sugars: 9 grams Protein: 26 grams
  • Enjoy!

SZECHUAN CHICKEN WITH PEANUTS



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DELICIOUS!

Provided by Sara Andrea

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chicken breast cut into thin strips
3 Tbsp hoisin sauce
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 c chicken broth
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp chili garlic sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp ginger, peeled and minced
2 clove garlice minced
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, thinly sliced on teh diagonal
1/4 c peanuts, unsalted dry roasted

Steps:

  • 1. Combine chicken, 1T hoisin, 1T cornstarch in bowl; toss well to coat and set aside.
  • 2. Combine remaining 2T hoisin, 1T cornstarch, broth, vinegar, sugar, and chili garlic sauce in bowl; set aside.
  • 3. Heat wok (or large pan) over med-high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it. Pour in oil, swirl to coat; then add chicken. Stir fry for 3 minutes. Add ginger and garlic; stir fry another 15 seconds. Add bell pepper, carrots, and peanuts; stir fry 2 minutes. Add hoisin sauce mixture stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens.
  • 4. Serve with rice (optional).

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH PEANUTS



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Serve this home-style version of kung pao chicken and peanuts with a side of steamed white rice. If you're feeding a large crowd, stir-fry an additional batch instead of making one large serving at once; overcrowding the pan won't allow the ingredients to cook properly.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Lucinda Scala Quinn

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons shaoxing cooking wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
3/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts or cashews
2 whole scallions, thinly sliced
4 whole dried Chinese red peppers
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, wine, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Dice the chicken and toss it in the marinade.
  • Heat a wok or skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the oil. Lightly fry the peanuts for about 1 minute and remove. Add the scallions, red peppers, and garlic. Stir-fry for about 20 seconds.
  • Just before adding to the pan, coat the chicken in the cornstarch. Fry until the chicken is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes (depending on the pan and the heat). Return the peanuts to the pan and mix thoroughly to combine with the chicken. Serve immediately with white rice.

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.

CHICKEN SZECHUAN WITH PEANUT



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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 whole chicken breasts,cut into one inch squares
1/2-1 cup raw peanuts
1-3 dried red peppers
Marinade:
1 egg white, beaten
1 T cornstarch
1 T soy sauce
1 T dry sherry
Sauce:
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp MSG (optional)
3 T sugar
1 clove garlic,minced
1 T vinegar
1 T molasses
1/3 cup water
1 T cornstarch
2 T soy sauce
2 bunches green onions,chopped

Steps:

  • Stir fry chicken in hot peanut oil till white. Remove from pan. Discard oil and wipe wok with paper towel. Heat one T. sesame oil, add dried red peppers and cook till black. Add peanuts and stir fry until lightly browned.Add rest of ingredients and cook 2-3 minutes. Serves 4.

SZECHUAN CHICKEN WITH PEANUTS 6 WW PTS



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I've made this several times and we really enjoy it. I believe it came from a Weight Watchers cookbook, but I can't quite remember. It has 6 WW points, if you are following that program. Even if you're not, it's great, and I think even better than what you'd get in a restaurant. My husband, who is definitely anti-diet food anything, really likes it.

Provided by AndreaVT96

Categories     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon minced peeled gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, 1 TBSP of the hoisin sauce and 1 TBSP of the cornstarch in a bowl. Toss to coat and set aside.
  • Combine remaining 2 TBSP hoisin sauce, 1 TBSP cornstarch and the chicken broth, rice vinegar, sugar and chili garlic sauce and set aside.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Then add chicken. Stir fry until almost done, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add ginger and garlic, stir-fry about 15 seconds.
  • Add pepper, carrots and peanuts. Stir-fry until crisp-tender about 2 minutes.
  • Add hoisin sauce mixture and cook, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens and chicken is done (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Serve with rice, if desired.

KUNG PAO CHICKEN



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Not all stir-fries use high heat; this Szechuan-inspired recipe calls for more of a steam-sauté in a covered pan to keep the chicken breast meat from becoming stringy as you cook this 45-minute chicken and peanuts entrée. It has a kick from charred dried chiles, the tingle of Sichuan peppercorns, and a light coating of a subtle sweet-sour sauce.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup unsalted raw peanuts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, preferably peanut
5 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 teaspoons Chinese rice wine (Shaoxing) or sherry vinegar
2 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves (1 1/4 pounds total), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar or sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns, coarsely crushed in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle
15 small dried chiles (about 1/4 cup), such as Szechuan or árbol, broken in half, stems and seeds removed
1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 3 cloves)
2 celery stalks, sliced on the bias into 1/4-inch-thick pieces (2/3 cup)
4 scallions, sliced into scant 1/2-inch-thick pieces (2/3 cup)
Cooked white rice, such as jasmine, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet or wok over medium. Add peanuts and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and golden brown in places, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • In a bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, cornstarch, and rice wine. Stir in chicken; let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine black vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar in a small bowl, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in skillet over medium-high. Add peppercorns and chiles; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and chiles are blistering in places, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in chicken mixture, spreading in an even layer to edges of skillet. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook, undisturbed, until chicken is beginning to turn golden on bottoms but is not cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in vinegar-soy mixture and celery. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until chicken is just cooked through and liquid thickens enough to become glossy and evenly coat, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in toasted peanuts and scallions, and serve with rice.

Tips:

  • To make the chicken extra crispy, double-coat it in the cornstarch mixture.
  • If you don't have Sichuan peppercorns, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of regular black peppercorns.
  • If you like your food spicy, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, substitute tofu for the chicken.
  • Serve the chicken with steamed rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

This Szechuan chicken with peanuts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is spicy and addictive. The peanuts add a nice crunchy texture and nutty flavor to the dish. Overall, this is a great recipe that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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