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Chicken & Cashew Nuts Sichuan Style

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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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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2
Calories: 342.9
Description
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
  • 8 ounce Chicken breasts
  • 1/2 Egg White
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 pn Salt
Directions
  1. 1
    Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and marinate with egg white, cornstarch, and salt for 10 minutes.
  2. 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. 3
    In the same wok, stir-fry garlic, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant.
  4. 4
    Add bamboo shoots and green peppers, cooking for 1-2 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. 5
    Return chicken to the wok, add cashew nuts, and toss with soy sauce and rice wine.
  6. 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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