Szechuan Chicken

Name: Szechuan Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 small onion cut into ½-inch pieces; 1 red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch pieces; 15 dried red chilis, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes*; 1 Tbsp. Szechuan peppercorns, crushed**; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 tsp. minced ginger; ¼ cup soy sauce; 2 Tbsp. chili garlic sauce; 3 Tbsp. rice wine; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1 Tbsp. sesame oil; ½ cup cornstarch plus 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into ½-inch pieces; Oil for frying – canola, vegetable, or peanut; 2 Tbsp. canola or vegetable oil

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This easy recipe for Szechuan Chicken is filled with spicy bites of chicken, bright, colorful vegetables, and a delectable sauce that’s a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and cashews.

Updated at: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:35:58 GMT