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Schezwan Chicken

Schezwan Chicken is a popular Chinese starter that orginated from the Sichuan province of China. Schezwan Chicken is famous for its hot and spicy taste. Let us learn to make this spicy Schezwan Chicken with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings3
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

For the marinade

For the sauce

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 small red chillies
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon spring onion white
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoon onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon soya sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoon schezwan sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon spring onion green

Instructions

  • To a mixing bowl add 300 gms chicken along with 2 tablespoon cornflour, 2 tablespoon maida, salt to taste, 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder, 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste and 1 egg.
  • Mix it well to form a marinade to coat the chicken.
  • Heat oil in a kadai - add the chicken in small batches.
  • Add in small batches depends on the size of the kadai too. Do not disturb for few seconds.
  • Flip over after few seconds and fry.
  • Fry until golden brown.
  • Drain and remove it. Repeat to finish other batches too.
  • All fried and ready. Set it aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil - add 2 small red chillies, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon spring onion green, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1.5 tablespoon onion.
  • Saute for a minute in medium high flame.
  • Now add 1/2 teaspoon soya sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder, salt to taste, 1/2 teaspoon vinegar, 1 and 1/2 tablespoon schezwan sauce, 1 tablespoon tomato sauce.
  • Give a quick mix.
  • Add 1/4 cup water give a quick mix.
  • Add fried chicken.
  • Give a quick mix.
  • If you like it more saucey then garnish with spring onion and switch off at this stage. But I like to reduce the sauce a bit so cooking for few more mins in medium flame.
  • Finally garnish with 1 tablespoon spring onion and switch off.
  • Schezwan Chicken is ready to serve!

Video

Notes

  • You can make it gravy or semi gravy in consistency as per your liking.
  • Choose tender juicy chicken, breast pieces will work great.
  • The gravy tends to thicken if resting time is given, so switch off accordingly. If it becomes too thick then sprinkle little water, heat it up before serving.
  • Adding onion is optional as we add spring onion.
  • Using freshly ground pepper at the final stage adds a great flavor to the dish.
  • Do not skip spring onion as it is one of the main ingredient for any chinese dish.
  • I would not suggest to store this. Make it and consume it fresh.
  • You can make homemade schezwan sauce or use storebought sauce too.
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