Schezwan Chicken
Schezwan Chicken is a Chinese dish for anyone with a spicy platter. Made with a number of spices and vegetables, this dish encapsulates aroma and taste all in one for a delicious meal. The rich color is achieved with a unique mix of pastes that add to the overall spiciness of the dish. You can pair the gravy with simple boiled rice, jasmine rice or vegetable fried rice for a wholesome experience.
Ingredients
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- Chicken½ kg
- SaltTo taste
- Vinegar2 tbsp
- Cornflour2 tsp
- Soy Sauce2 tbsp
- Black Pepper1 tbsp
- Egg1
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- Oil½ cup
- Egg1
- Capsicum, chopped2
- Carrots, chopped2
- Cabbage, chopped½
- Rice, soaked and boiled½ kg
- SaltTo taste
- Black Pepper1 tbsp
- Soy Sauce2 tbsp
- Green Onion, chopped1
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- Oil½ cup
- Ginger garlic paste2 tbsp
- Capsicum1, cubed
- Green chili3-4, chopped
- Red whole chili8-10
- Ketchup1 cup
- Chili paste2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black Pepper2 tsp
- Vinegar1 tbsp
- Soy Sauce2 tbsp
- Sugar2 tbsp
- Chicken broth2 cups
- Corn flour mixture2-3 tbsp
Preparation
- Add boneless chicken in a bowl. Add salt, vinegar, cornflour, soy sauce, black pepper, egg and mix well.
- Let the chicken marinate for one hour.
- For rice: add oil in a wok.
- Now add the beaten egg and fry.
- Add capsicum, carrots, and cabbage and mix well.
- Add boiled rice and mix again.
- Now add salt, black pepper, and soy sauce.
- Mix them well and add spring onions on top.
- For gravy: add oil in a pan with ginger garlic paste and fry.
- Add the marinated chicken and fry it for two minutes.
- Add capsicum, green chili, red chili, and mix well.
- Now add ketchup and mix again.
- Add chili paste, salt, black pepper, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar and cook for a minute.
- Add chicken broth and let it simmer for ten minutes.
- Finally, add the cornflour mixture and cook for 10 minutes on low heat.
- Enjoy! Garnish with spring onions.
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