Chicken & Cashew Nuts Sichuan Style

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and spicy Sichuan peppercorns
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This classic Sichuan-style dish balances tender, velvety chicken with the crunch of roasted cashews and the aromatic heat of Sichuan peppercorns. The combination of garlic, ginger, and a savory soy-based sauce creates a complex flavor profile that is both numbing and spicy. It&# 226;€™s a perfect weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-quality yet comes together in under 30 minutes. Serve it hot over steamed rice for a satisfying meal that brings the bold flavors of Chinese home cooking to your table.

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Chicken & Cashew Nuts Sichuan Style

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 342.9

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This classic Sichuan-style dish balances tender, velvety chicken with the crunch of roasted cashews and the aromatic heat of Sichuan peppercorns. The combination of garlic, ginger, and a savory soy-based sauce creates a complex flavor profile that is both numbing and spicy. It&# 226;€™s a perfect weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-quality yet comes together in under 30 minutes. Serve it hot over steamed rice for a satisfying meal that brings the bold flavors of Chinese home cooking to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and marinate with egg white, cornstarch, and salt for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat and quickly stir-fry the chicken until just cooked through, then remove and set aside.
  3. In the same wok, stir-fry garlic, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant.
  4. Add bamboo shoots and green peppers, cooking for 1-2 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Return chicken to the wok, add cashew nuts, and toss with soy sauce and rice wine.
  6. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 342.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.2g12%
Saturated Fat 2.0g10%
Cholesterol 170.0mg57%
Sodium 97648.1mg4069%
Total Carbohydrate 2.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 62.2g125%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: sichuan, chicken, cashew, stir-fry, spicy, chinese, peppercorn, garlic, ginger, soy, vegetables, quick, dinner, wok, asian, nutty, tender, crunchy
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