Description
30 Minute Szechuan Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the authentic taste of Szechuan cuisine to your kitchen in just half an hour. With perfectly tender chicken marinated in a spicy and tangy sauce, this quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner. The colorful presentation, combined with customizable heat levels, makes every bite an exciting culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Szechuan peppercorns
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and cornstarch. Add chicken and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and Szechuan peppercorns; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet; stir-fry for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the chicken to taste and stir well.
- Garnish with green onions before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Szechuan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg