Szechuan Chicken with Cashew Nuts

Bring bold, fiery flavors to your dinner table with this irresistible Szechuan Chicken with Cashew Nuts recipe! Tender, golden-brown chicken pieces are perfectly stir-fried with a vibrant mix of bell peppers, spring onions, and roasted cashews, then coated in a rich, spicy Szechuan sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, and ground Szechuan peppercorns for an authentic kick. A quick 15-minute prep time and 20-minute cook time make this dish ideal for busy weeknights while still delivering restaurant-quality satisfaction. Pair it with steamed rice or noodles for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal that's packed with heat, crunch, and savory sweetness. If you’re looking for a quick and flavorful way to enjoy Chinese cuisine at home, this recipe is your perfect match!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 2 red chilies, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• 1 cup roasted cashew nuts
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns, ground
• 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Coat them in 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground Szechuan peppercorns, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and water to create the Szechuan sauce. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.

Step 4

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Toss in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced red chilies. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced bell pepper and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Then, add the sliced spring onions and stir for an additional minute.

Step 6

Return the cooked chicken to the wok along with the roasted cashew nuts. Give the prepared Szechuan sauce a quick stir and pour it into the wok.

Step 7

Cook everything together, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and vegetables, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from heat and serve the Szechuan Chicken with Cashew Nuts immediately, garnished with additional spring onions if desired. Pair with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1514.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2639.4

Total Fat 155.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.3g
Cholesterol 431.0mg	0%
Sodium 5004.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 193.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 382.2mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 4281.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.2%

Protein: 28.3%

Carbs: 20.5%