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Szechuan Chicken

Quick and Crispy Szechuan Chicken with Bold Flavor Boost

This Quick Szechuan Chicken recipe is packed with bold flavors and can be prepared in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast skinless and boneless, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
For the Coating and Sauce
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce low sodium
  • 2 teaspoons Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Black Rice Vinegar
For the Veggies and Heat
  • 1 small Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 small Red Bell Pepper cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 small Green Bell Pepper cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 5 pieces Dried Red Chilies deseeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch piece Ginger thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan Peppercorns roasted and crushed
For Frying
  • Vegetable Oil For frying

Equipment

  • pressure cooker

Method
 

Szechuan Chicken Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken cubes with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in ½ cup of cornstarch. Ensure each piece is evenly coated, shaking off any excess cornstarch.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in your pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken and fry for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Once done, drain the chicken on paper towels.
  4. Remove excess oil from the pot, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the dried red chilies and sauté for 30 seconds until they become aromatic.
  5. Return the fried chicken to the pot and add the prepared sauce mixture. Toss everything together to ensure the chicken is well coated in the tangy sauce.
  6. Close the lid securely, making sure the sealing ring is in place. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes and then allow a natural release for 10 minutes.
  7. Open the pot and stir the mixture to thicken the sauce slightly. Serve hot, preferably over a bed of fluffy jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with sliced green onions for an extra pop of flavor and color.

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