Name: Schezwan Chicken recipe by Akum Jamir at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Schezwan Sauce- 4 tsp (store bought); Sugar 1/2 tsp; Sichuan peppercorns crushed 1 tsp; Salt to taste; Water 1/4 cup; Oil 1/2 cup; Chopped coriander leaves to garnish; For the Marination:; Chicken 300 grams; Garlic chopped 2 tsp; Peppercorns cracked 1 tsp; Chilli flakes 2 tsp; Soya sauce 2 tsp; Cornflour 3 tsp; Salt to taste

ABOUT Schezwan Chicken RECIPE

A delicious and very famous chicken starter amongst Chinese dishes. It is mildly spicy and the use of sichuan peppercorns in this dish lends a flavor and aroma that is unique and adds a special flavour.

Ingredients Serving: 3

Schezwan Sauce- 4 tsp (store bought)
Sugar 1/2 tsp
Sichuan peppercorns crushed 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Water 1/4 cup
Oil 1/2 cup
Chopped coriander leaves to garnish
For the Marination:
Chicken 300 grams
Garlic chopped 2 tsp
Peppercorns cracked 1 tsp
Chilli flakes 2 tsp
Soya sauce 2 tsp
Cornflour 3 tsp
Salt to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, take the chicken and all the ingredients mentioned in the marination list. Mix well till all the ingredients nicely coat the chicken well with the ingredients. Keep it aside for about 10 mins.
In a pan heat oil. Once the oil is heated, add in the chicken pieces in batches and deep fry the chicken on a medium heat till it turns golden. This will take around 5-10 mins. Keep it aside.
In a frying pan, heat 3-4 tsp of oil (use the same oil which you used to fry the chicken). Add in the schezwan sauce, crushed sichuan peppercorns, sugar, salt to taste and water.
Mix it well. Once it starts to boil, add in the fried chicken, toss it nicely till the chicken is coated well with the sauce.
Fry it for around 3-5 mins. Then take it off the heat.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

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