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Stir-fried Szechuan Chicken recipe

Quick Stir-fried Szechuan Chicken for Moms of new babies

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Prep Time 3 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gram chicken - cut into 1" pieces
  • 10 dry red chillies
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp (8-10 flakes) garlic - chopped fine
  • 5 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp red chilli sauce
  • 2 tbsp soya sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tbsp ajinomoto
  • 2 spring onions - cut into 1'' diagonal pieces upto the greens
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp (level) cornflour

Instructions
 

  • In a micro proof dish, mix together oil, chopped garlic, dry red chillies, chicken, garlic paste & all other ingredients except spring onions, salt and cornflower. Mix well and microwave covered for 7-9 minutes.
  • Add spring onions, salt and cornflour dissolved in 1/2 cup water. Mix well.
  • Cook or microwave uncovered for 3 minutes or more till a thick sauce coats the chicken. Stir once in between.
  • Let it stand for 2 minutes. Serve hot!
  • It's healthy and entirely made from scratch- no canned seasonings+lots of fresh flavors and good protein. And it's so straightforward to make, and everyone loves it. Add a side salad, try cucumber salad in marinated onions, and you have got a guaranteed winner!
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