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A fiery and flavorful Indo-Chinese classic! Tender chicken pieces, crisp vegetables, and fluffy rice are tossed in a bold and spicy Schezwan sauce. A perfect one-pot meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Marinate the Chicken & Prep Ingredients
Cook the Chicken
Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables
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A fiery and flavorful Indo-Chinese classic! Tender chicken pieces, crisp vegetables, and fluffy rice are tossed in a bold and spicy Schezwan sauce. A perfect one-pot meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
This indo_chinese recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 265.84 calories per serving with 21.04g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Combine Rice and Sauces
Finish and Serve
Replace chicken with 200g of paneer, firm tofu, or a mix of mushrooms and sweet corn. Sauté them just as you would the chicken.
Use 250g of peeled and deveined prawns or shrimp instead of chicken. They cook faster, so stir-fry for only 1-2 minutes until pink.
For an extra protein boost, push the rice and vegetables to one side of the wok, add a lightly beaten egg to the empty space, scramble it, and then mix it into the rice.
Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like finely shredded cabbage, green beans, or peas along with the carrots and bell peppers.
The chicken provides high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle building, tissue repair, and overall body function.
Rice is a primary source of carbohydrates, which the body uses for energy to fuel daily activities and workouts.
The variety of vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and onions contributes essential vitamins (like Vitamin A and C), minerals, and dietary fiber.
The capsaicin found in the red chillies of the Schezwan sauce can provide a temporary boost to your metabolism.
It can be part of a balanced diet. It provides protein from chicken, carbohydrates from rice, and vitamins from vegetables. However, it can be high in sodium and fat due to the sauces and oil. To make it healthier, use less oil, low-sodium soy sauce, and add more vegetables.
A typical serving of Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice (about 1.5 cups or 385g) contains approximately 480-580 calories, depending on the amount of oil and specific sauces used.
Schezwan sauce is a spicy Indo-Chinese condiment made primarily from dried red chillies, garlic, ginger, and spices. Yes, you can make it at home by soaking dried red chillies and grinding them into a paste with sautéed garlic and ginger, then cooking it with oil and seasonings.
This is almost always caused by using freshly cooked, warm rice. The excess moisture and starch turn to mush under high heat. Using completely cooled, day-old rice is the most important secret to perfect fried rice.
Yes, you can. Use tamari or a certified gluten-free soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce. Also, ensure your Schezwan sauce is gluten-free, as some brands may contain wheat.
The spice comes from the Schezwan sauce and green chillies. To make it milder, reduce the amount of Schezwan sauce and omit the green chillies. To make it spicier, add more sauce or use a spicier variety of chilli.