How long does Schezwan Chicken take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Schezwan Chicken serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Schezwan Chicken spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Schezwan Chicken?

500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 4 tbsp Schezwan Sauce, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Onion, 4 tbsp Corn Flour, 4 tbsp Maida, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Schezwan Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Schezwan Chicken?

About 461 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Schezwan Chicken

Name: Schezwan Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 4 tbsp Corn Flour; 4 tbsp Maida; 0.50 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 0.50 tsp Salt; As Needed Water; 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes; For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 5 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 3 Dry Red Chilli, Roughly Chopped; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 cup Water; 4 tbsp Schezwan Sauce; 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce; As Needed Salt; ¼ tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Celery; 1 tbsp Spring Onion, Chopped

Also known as Restaurant Style Schezwan Chicken · Non-veg · Noodles & Pasta, Snacks & Starters

Noodles & Pasta Snacks & Starters High protein Dairy-free

Total40 min

Prep20 min

Cook20 min

Serves3

Per serving461 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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Schezwan chicken: batter-fried boneless chicken in a garlic and red chilli sauce built on Schezwan sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 40 minutes, with video.

High protein

Ingredients

18 items

Cooking for3 servings

Corn Flour4 tbsp
Maida4 tbsp
Black Pepper Powder0.50 tsp
Salt0.50 tsp
WaterAs Needed
Chicken Boneless Cubes500 grams
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Sunflower Oil1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped5 cloves
Dry Red Chilli, Roughly Chopped3
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Water1 cup
Schezwan Sauce4 tbsp
Tomato Sauce2 tbsp
SaltAs Needed
Sugar¼ tsp
Celery1 tbsp
Spring Onion, Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	461kcal	1383kcal
Protein	41g	122g
Carbohydrate	33g	98g
Fat	18g	53g
Fibre	3.4g	10g
Sugar	6g	18g

Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes

Method

1
In a mixing bowl, add maida, cornflour, salt, pepper and water. Mix to form a batter to deep-fry the chicken pieces.
Corn FlourMaidaBlack Pepper PowderSaltWater
2
Add chicken pieces to the batter. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and deep-fry the chicken pieces until it is cooked. Keep Aside.
Chicken Boneless CubesSunflower Oil
3
In another pan, heat oil, add finely chopped garlic cloves, red chilli, finely chopped onion and saute for a minute.
Sunflower OilGarlicDry Red ChilliOnion
4
Add 1 cup of water, 4 tbsp of Schezwan Sauce, tomato sauce, salt, sugar.
WaterSchezwan SauceTomato SauceSaltSugar
5
Once the sauce thickens, add the fried chicken pieces and toss along with the celery leaves and spring onion. Remove from heat and serve hot as an appetizer.
CelerySpring Onion

Before you start

How long does Schezwan Chicken take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Schezwan Chicken serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Schezwan Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Schezwan Chicken spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Schezwan Chicken?: 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 4 tbsp Schezwan Sauce, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Onion, 4 tbsp Corn Flour, 4 tbsp Maida, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Schezwan Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Schezwan Chicken?: About 461 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

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Sushmitha NagarajanApril 2022
Loved this recipe!! Just follow it to the T. Tip: Keep adjusting the salt to your requirement. Ensure your onion is actually fine diced, makes the consistency more appetising ♥️