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Go Girl Hot Szechwan Chicken

By: Marie-Lyne

"Go girl, this is HOT. If it is too hot, just cut down on ingredients that make a dish more spicy (like onions, green onions, chilies or chili paste)."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

What to Drink?
	Riesling
	Beer

Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon chile paste
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon sherry (optional)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
6 green onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/3 cup finely chopped peanuts

Directions

In a small bowl combine the garlic, ginger and chile paste. Mix together and set aside. In a second bowl mix together the orange juice, sherry, soy sauce and vinegar and sugar. In a third bowl combine the cornstarch with the water and mix until dissolved.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken for about 3 minutes, until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet and saute green onion, bell pepper and onion for about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic/ginger mixture and saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add chicken and orange juice mixture and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Finally, stir in orange zest and cornstarch mixture. Heat through, stirring slowly, until sauce is clear and thick. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.