Is Triple Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice healthy?

It's a calorie-dense and indulgent meal. While it provides protein from chicken and energy from carbohydrates, it's also high in sodium and fat due to the sauces and stir-frying. It is best enjoyed as an occasional treat.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving of Triple Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice contains approximately 750-850 calories, depending on the specific ingredients and amount of oil used.

Can I make this dish vegetarian?

Absolutely! Replace the chicken with paneer, firm tofu, or a mix of mushrooms and baby corn. Use vegetable stock for the gravy. The rest of the recipe remains the same.

What's the difference between Schezwan and Szechuan?

'Schezwan' is the Indian-Chinese adaptation of 'Szechuan' (or Sichuan). The Indo-Chinese version is typically hotter and redder, using a paste of dried red chillies, garlic, and ginger, while authentic Szechuan cuisine is known for using Sichuan peppercorns which provide a unique numbing spiciness.

Can I use store-bought Schezwan sauce?

Yes, to save time, you can use a good quality store-bought Schezwan sauce. You will need about 1/4 cup for the rice/noodles and 2-3 tablespoons for the gravy. Adjust the quantity to your taste.

How can I make it less spicy?

To reduce the heat, use fewer Kashmiri dried red chillies or make sure to deseed them completely before soaking. You can also reduce the amount of Schezwan sauce added to the rice and gravy.

Triple Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Ingredients

For 4 servings

1 cup Basmati Rice (preferably day-old cooked rice)

150 g Hakka Noodles

300 g Boneless Chicken (cut into 1-inch cubes)

15 pcs Kashmiri Dried Red Chillies (stems removed and deseeded for less heat)

15 cloves Garlic Cloves (finely chopped, divided)

2 inch piece Ginger (finely chopped, divided)

6 tbsp Vegetable Oil (divided)

4 tbsp Soy Sauce (divided)

3 tbsp Rice Vinegar (divided)

1.5 tsp Sugar (divided)

1.5 tsp Salt (or to taste, divided)

3 tbsp Cornflour (divided)

0.75 tsp Black Pepper Powder (divided)

1 medium Onion (cut into 1-inch petals)

1 medium Capsicum (cut into 1-inch squares)

1.5 cup Mixed Vegetables (shredded carrots, cabbage, and French beans)

1.5 cup Chicken Stock (or water)

0.25 cup Spring Onions (chopped, for garnish)

7 tbsp Water (divided, for sauce and slurry)

Instructions

Prepare Base Components & Marinade

Cook 1 cup of basmati rice, then spread it on a large plate or tray to cool completely. Using cold, day-old rice is ideal for the best texture.
Boil 150g of hakka noodles as per package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, toss with 1 tsp of oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.
In a bowl, combine 300g chicken cubes with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp cornflour, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.

Create the Homemade Schezwan Sauce

Soak 15 dried red chillies in hot water for 30 minutes to soften them. After soaking, drain the water.
Transfer the soaked chillies to a blender. Add 10 chopped garlic cloves, 1 inch of chopped ginger, and 4 tbsp of water. Blend into a smooth, fine paste.
Heat 4 tbsp of oil in a small pan over medium-low heat. Add the ground chilli-garlic paste and sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the paste darkens in color and oil begins to separate at the edges.
Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 0.5 tsp salt. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes. Set your fresh Schezwan sauce aside.

A fiery and satisfying Indo-Chinese street food classic! This dish combines spicy Schezwan fried rice and hakka noodles, all topped with a luscious, saucy chicken gravy. A complete and flavor-packed one-bowl meal.

This indo_chinese recipe takes 70 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 726.96 calories per serving with 30.64g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.

Triple Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice

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