szechuan ginger chicken

Name: Szechuan Ginger Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts, cubed in bite-size pieces; 2 tablespoon(s) shaoxing cooking wine; 2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 2 tablespoon(s) peanut or canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes, divided; 1 cup(s) red onions, cubed; 1 cup(s) red peppers, cubed; 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh ginger, minced; 3 large cloves garlic, pressed; 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar, such as demerara; 1/4 cup(s) orange juice; 1 tablespoon(s) low-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoon(s) sambal oelek (chili paste); 2 1/2 cup(s) rice, white or brown; 3 large green onions, white & green parts separated

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Aug 23, 2019

This recipe has a great balance of sweet and spiciness along with the added flavors from the ginger and the vegetables!

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Chicken pieces with sautéed vegetables in a large bowl.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 4 servings

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts, cubed in bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons shaoxing cooking wine
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided
1 cup red onions, cubed
1 cup red peppers, cubed
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
3 large cloves garlic, pressed
2 tablespoons brown sugar, such as demerara
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sambal oelek (chili paste)
2 1/2 cups rice, white or brown
3 large green onions, white & green parts separated

How To Make szechuan ginger chicken

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine cubed chicken, cornstarch and wine; toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 2

In a deep skillet or wok over medium-high, add oil with ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes; toss skillet to mix the ingredients. When hot but not smoking, add chicken, working in batches. Cook the meat until lightly browned and no longer pink, about 3- 3 ½ minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl, add another ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes and cook the remaining chicken.
Step 3

When chicken is done, add onion and red pepper; sauté 4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Return chicken back to skillet with its juices; stir again. Add brown sugar and stir-fry until meat is caramelized, about 1 ½ minutes.
Step 4

Pour in orange juice, soy sauce, and sambal oelek; sauté ingredients for 30 seconds. Add white parts from green onions and stir to combine. Serve over a bed of rice and garnish with green parts. Makes 4 servings
Step 5

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