Szechwan Fried Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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500 g chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces)
4 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp five-spice powder
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp vinegar
2 tsp chinese wine or 2 tsp dry sherry
1/4 tsp five-spice powder (extra )
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp cornflour
1 tbsp cold water
1/2 cup oil (for frying )
15 dried red chilies (seeded )
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
4 spring onions (chopped in 2 inch lengths )

Directions:

Mix chicken together with the cornflour(4 tbsp), salt and five spice powder (1/2 tsp), toss then dust offexcess cornflour.
Mix stock, sugar, soy, sesame oil, vinegar, wine, five spice and pepper together.
In a small bowl mix cornflour (2 tsp) and cold water.
Heat oil in a wok and when very hot add chicken pieces, a third at a time and fry on a high heat, tossing the chicken to brown all over.
As each batch is fried drain on absorbent paper and let oil return to a high heat before adding next batch.
When chicken has been fried pour off all but 2 tbsp of the oil.
Add chillies, garlic and ginger and fry until garlic and ginger are golden and chillies are dark.
Add spring onions and toss for a few seconds, then add stock and bring to the boil.
Stir the cornflour and water mixture again to mix smoothly and add to the pan, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens.
Add chicken and toss to heat through.
Serve immediately with white rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	487.83 Kcal (2042 kJ)
Calories from fat	289.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.21g	50%
Cholesterol	34.77mg	12%
Sodium	1042.71mg	43%
Potassium	605.33mg	13%
Total Carbs	35.43g	12%
Sugars	7.14g	29%
Dietary Fiber	3.6g	14%
Protein	16.14g	32%
Vitamin C	165.1mg	275%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	43mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	182 Kcal (762 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.02g	50%
Cholesterol	12.97mg	12%
Sodium	389.02mg	43%
Potassium	225.84mg	13%
Total Carbs	13.22g	12%
Sugars	2.66g	29%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	14%
Protein	6.02g	32%
Vitamin C	61.6mg	275%
Iron	0.8mg	12%
Calcium	16mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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