Szechwan Chicken

Szechwan Chicken

This is a very easy and very tasty Chinese recipe that is also kid-friendly! It is a favorite around our house, both among mom and dad as well as our younger picky eaters. It goes great with white rice and egg rolls!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup cooking sherry
  • ¾ teaspoon white sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • ½ cup whole cashews

Directions

Step 1
Whisk together the soy sauce, sherry, sugar, ginger, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.

Step 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Place onion and bell pepper on a plate and set aside. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir chicken and marinade into the same skillet. Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Stir in cashews and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the onion and bell pepper, cooking until heated through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315
Calories
10g
Fat
16g
Carbs
39g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 12%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Cholesterol88mg 29%
Sodium1496mg 65%
Total Carbohydrate16g 6%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars3g
Protein39g
Vitamin C25mg 125%
Calcium36mg 3%
Iron3mg 14%
Potassium607mg 13%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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