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szechuan chicken with peanuts

yield 6 serving(s)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For szechuan chicken with peanuts

  • 1 lb
    chicken breast cut into thin strips
  • 3 Tbsp
    hoisin sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp
    rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili garlic sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    ginger, peeled and minced
  • 2 clove
    garlice minced
  • 1
    bell pepper, chopped
  • 2
    carrots, thinly sliced on teh diagonal
  • 1/4 c
    peanuts, unsalted dry roasted

How To Make szechuan chicken with peanuts

  • 1
    Combine chicken, 1T hoisin, 1T cornstarch in bowl; toss well to coat and set aside.
  • 2
    Combine remaining 2T hoisin, 1T cornstarch, broth, vinegar, sugar, and chili garlic sauce in bowl; set aside.
  • 3
    Heat wok (or large pan) over med-high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it. Pour in oil, swirl to coat; then add chicken. Stir fry for 3 minutes. Add ginger and garlic; stir fry another 15 seconds. Add bell pepper, carrots, and peanuts; stir fry 2 minutes. Add hoisin sauce mixture stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens.
  • 4
    Serve with rice (optional).

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