Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.25 cup

vegetable oil

2 cloves

garlic

minced

2 unit

chicken breasts

boned, skinned, and cut into thin strips

0.25 cup

soy sauce

2 tbsp

dry sherry

1 tsp

sugar

1 tsp

cornstarch

0.75 tsp

ground ginger

0.5 tsp

Tabasco sauce

2 cup

carrots

julienne

6 unit

snow peas

thawed & drained

Step 1
~3 min

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3
~3 min

Add thinly sliced chicken breasts and stir-fry until the chicken turns white and is nearly cooked through.

Step 4
~3 min

In a separate small bowl, combine soy sauce, dry sherry, sugar, cornstarch, ground ginger, and Tabasco sauce to create the Schezuan sauce.

Step 5
~3 min

Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken, along with julienned carrots.

Step 6
~3 min

Stir-fry for approximately 3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken and carrots.

Step 7
~3 min

Add thawed and drained snow peas to the skillet.

Step 8
~3 min

Continue to stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes, ensuring the snow peas are tender-crisp and everything is heated through.

Step 9
~3 min

Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce to control the level of spiciness.

Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice or noodles.

Offer a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Egg rolls
Spring rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Sichuan, China

Cultural Significance

Sichuan cuisine is known for its bold and spicy flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Casual meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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