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Szechuan Chicken With Peanuts

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This Szechuan Chicken with Peanuts is a vibrant and aromatic dish that brings the bold flavors of Chinese cuisine straight to your dinner table. The combination of tender chicken breast, crunchy snow peas, and roasted peanuts creates a delightful textural contrast in every bite. Infused with garlic, ginger, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper, this stir-fry is both comforting and exciting. It&# 226;€™s perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something quick yet flavorful. Serve it over steamed white rice to soak up the delicious sauce. This dish is not only easy to make but also reheats beautifully, making it a great option for meal prep. Enjoy the rich, savory taste that will have your family coming back for more.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 148.9
Description
This Szechuan Chicken with Peanuts is a vibrant and aromatic dish that brings the bold flavors of Chinese cuisine straight to your dinner table. The combination of tender chicken breast, crunchy snow peas, and roasted peanuts creates a delightful textural contrast in every bite. Infused with garlic, ginger, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper, this stir-fry is both comforting and exciting. It&# 226;€™s perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something quick yet flavorful. Serve it over steamed white rice to soak up the delicious sauce. This dish is not only easy to make but also reheats beautifully, making it a great option for meal prep. Enjoy the rich, savory taste that will have your family coming back for more.
Ingredients
  • 2 Chicken Breasts*
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 6 oz Snow peas
  • 2/3 cups Water
  • 2/3 cups Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoons Sugar
  • 5 cloves Minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons Oil
  • 1/2 tablespoons Crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cups Dry roasted peanuts
Directions
  1. 1
    Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces.
  2. 2
    In a bowl, combine sherry, egg whites, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix well.
  3. 3
    Add the chicken pieces to the egg white mixture and set aside to marinate.
  4. 4
    In another bowl, combine water, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and soy sauce. Set aside.
  5. 5
    Pre-heat a wok or large sauté skillet on high heat.
  6. 6
    Add 3 tablespoons of oil to the hot wok.
  7. 7
    Add crushed red pepper, minced garlic, and minced fresh ginger. Cook for 30 seconds.
  8. 8
    Add the chicken mixture to the wok and stir-fry until cooked through.
  9. 9
    Reduce heat and add 1/2 cup of dry roasted peanuts.
  10. 10
    Add the snow peas and the soy sauce mixture.
  11. 11
    Cover and simmer until the snow peas are cooked to your desired tenderness.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 148.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.7g2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2263.0mg95%
Total Carbohydrate 24.3g9%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g36%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 11.6g24%

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

Note

Whole boneless skinless chicken breasts are recommended.

For a more intense peanut flavor, you can pulverize the peanuts in a blender or food processor before adding them.

This dish is best served with plain white rice.

The flavors improve as leftovers; it microwaves well for reheating.

Ingredients not explicitly quantified in the ingredient list but mentioned in directions: Minced fresh ginger, Egg whites, Sherry.

Keywords: szechuan, chicken, peanuts, stir-fry, chinese, spicy, garlic, ginger, snow peas, soy sauce, cornstarch, red pepper, weeknight dinner, easy recipe, aromatic, tender, crunchy, main course, asian cuisine
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