Best 7 Szechuan Style Stir Fry Chicken With Peanuts Recipes

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**Szechuan-Style Stir-Fry Chicken with Peanuts: A Culinary Journey to the Bold Flavors of Sichuan Cuisine**

Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our Szechuan-Style Stir-Fry Chicken with Peanuts recipe. This dish embodies the vibrant and bold flavors that define authentic Sichuan cuisine. Marinated in a captivating blend of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a hint of fiery Szechuan peppercorns, the chicken is stir-fried until tender and succulent. Peanuts add a delightful crunch while green onions and red bell peppers contribute vibrant colors and contrasting textures. Accompanying this delectable stir-fry is a collection of equally enticing recipes. Discover the secrets of making the perfect steamed rice, a staple that pairs harmoniously with the spicy chicken. Elevate your meal further with a refreshing cucumber salad that offers a cooling contrast to the heat of the stir-fry. And for those seeking a touch of sweetness, the honey garlic carrots recipe provides a delightful balance to the savory and spicy elements.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SZECHUAN CHICKEN RECIPE



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Easy Szechuan Chicken Recipe with crispy coated chicken tossed with vegetables, dry chillies, Sichuan peppercorns and flavourful seasonings.

Provided by Khin

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 20

500 g Chicken thigh (boneless skinless ( cut into bite-size cubes ))
1 Onion (cut small dices)
1 Bell pepper (cut small squares)
1 tbsp Garlic (finely chopped)
1 tbsp Ginger (cut into thin strips)
3 Spring onion (cut into 1" pieces)
1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns (toasted and grinded into fine coarse, see in note)
8 Dried red chilli (deseeded and cut into 1cm pieces, details in note)
1 tbsp Sesame seeds
2 tbsp Oil (for stir fry)
Oil for shallow frying (add 1 - 1½ cup of oil according to your pan size)
2 tsp Sugar
1 tbsp Shao Xing wine (Chinese cooking rice wine, see details in note)
1 tbsp Soy sauce
¼ tsp Black pepper powder
½ tsp Baking soda
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Shao Xing wine
1 tsp Sesame oil

Steps:

  • First marinade the chicken with sugar, soy sauce, Shao Xing wine, black pepper, baking soda and corn starch. Mix it well to combine evenly and set aside for 15 minutes and prepare the vegetables.
  • To shallow fry the chicken pieces, heat the wok/pan into high heat about 350°F, add oil about 1" high. Add the chicken pieces and fry for 5-6 minutes until crispy golden brown by turning sides. Then remove from oil and set it aside.
  • Leave 2 tablespoon of oil in the wok, add chopped onions and stir fry few seconds with medium-high heat. Then follow with the dried chilli and continue stir fry for another 1 minute.
  • Add chopped garlic,, ginger and stir for few seconds, then follow with the crushed Sichuan peppercorns and toss well with other ingredients.
  • Place the fried chicken back in, pour the soy sauce, Shao Xing wine, sesame oil and sugar. Combine well with everything.
  • Turn off the heat and add spring onions and sesame seeds. Toss well and transfer to serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Sodium 744 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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-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.

SPICY SZECHUAN STIR-FRY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns
Salt
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, pounded thin and cut into 1-inch thick strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup onions, julienned
1 cup broccoli florets
1/4 cup green peppers, julienned
1/4 cup red peppers, julienned
1/4 cup yellow peppers, julienned
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons thin soy sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon chile paste
1/4 cup scallions, cut thinly on the bias

Steps:

  • Heat a small, dry saucepan. When the saucepan is hot, add the Szechuan peppercorns and, shaking the pan constantly, toast until the peppercorns are fragrant. Remove from the heat. Place the peppercorns in a spice grinder and grind. Season the chicken pieces with the peppercorns and salt and set aside. Heat a large wok over high heat. When the wok is hot, add the oil. Add the ginger, garlic and onions and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, broccoli, peppers, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, sherry and chile paste. Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are cooked, but al dente, about 5 minutes. Add the scallions and stir-fry for 1 more minute.

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

CONTEST-WINNING PEANUT CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Here's a colorful and comforting peanut chicken stir-fry with just a touch of heat from crushed red pepper. If you want even more color, add frozen stir-fry veggies. -Lisa Erickson, Ripon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup peanut butter
4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 cup shredded carrot
Sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic and pepper flakes; set aside., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan. , Stir-fry broccoli and carrot in remaining oil until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Drain noodles; toss with chicken mixture in pan. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut chicken strips or thighs.
  • If you don't have Szechuan sauce, you can make your own by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili paste.
  • To make the chicken extra crispy, double-coat it in cornstarch before frying.
  • Be sure to stir-fry the chicken over high heat so that it cooks quickly and evenly.
  • Add the peanuts at the end of cooking so that they don't burn.

Conclusion:

This Szechuan-style stir-fry chicken with peanuts is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and sure to please the whole family. Serve it over rice or noodles, or simply enjoy it as is.

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