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schezwan chicken fried rice | spicy chicken fried rice

By swasthi , on May 27, 2019, 29 Comments, Jump to Recipe

schezwan chicken fried rice recipe – a mildly spicy, hot and delicious chicken fried rice recipe with soft and tender chicken chunks. This chicken fried rice doesn’t need any accompaniment and tastes great on its own. You can also check this schezwan veg fried rice for the vegetarian version. For this recipe, there is no need to blend red chilies or make any sauce separately.

schezwan chicken fried rice recipe swasthis recipes

To make any schezwan recipe, we need schezwan sauce. But making the sauce just for a single or two servings fried rice is difficult since the recipe needs only few red chilies and they don’t really get blended well in most blenders. I use a cut short method to make sauce for this schezwan chicken fried rice just like i made for the chicken starter and spicy schezwan veg fried rice.

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This schezwan chicken fried rice recipe makes a single jumbo serving, to make more servings just increase the ingredients proportionately. Adjust the amount of ginger garlic to suit your taste. But if making at least 3 servings, then you can soak 12 to 15 red chilies and blend them to make a paste. Use the less spicy variety like kashmiri or byadgi chilies. If using ready made bottled schezwan sauce, follow the recipe from step 9.

To tenderize the chicken, it can be soaked in butter milk for 1 hour. To make buttermilk, add one tbsp yogurt to 3/4 cup water and whisk it. Soak chicken in it. Drain up and use in the recipe. I haven’t soaked since the chicken i used were very tender fillets.

This recipe can also be used to make shrimp fried rice or fish fried rice. Just substitute chicken with fish or shrimps. I suggest using organic soya sauce if you are accessible to it since it is made of non gmo soya beans and is preservative free.

How to make schezwan chicken fried rice

1. Add 3/4 to 1 tsp good red chili powder to a bowl and make a smooth paste using water as needed. Set this aside. If making at least 3 servings, then soak the 12 to 15 red chilies in warm water till they soften and blend with little water to make a smooth paste.

2. Add little oil to a hot pan and fry finely chopped ginger and garlic till aromatic.

frying ginger garlic for schezwan chicken fried rice recipe

3. Add finely chopped onions, Fry till transparent.

addition of onions for schezwan chicken fried rice recipe

4. Add sugar, salt , red chili paste, vinegar and soya sauce.

addition of sauce for chicken fried rice

5. Add coarsely crushed sichuan peppers. If you don’t have replace them with pepper powder. But sichuan peppers add a great flavor to the rice.

peppers in schezwan chicken fried rice recipe

6. Mix and fry until it smells good.

frying sauce for schezwan chicken fried rice recipe
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7. Pour little water and stir.

addition of water in schezwan chicken fried rice recipe

8. Cook till the water evaporates and oils begins to separate. Set this aside in a small bowl till we need.

schezwan sauce ready for chicken fried rice recipe

9. To the same pan, add chicken and begin to saute on a medium flame.

addition of chicken for schezwan chicken fried rice recipe
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10. The leftovers of the sauce in the pan, gives a good color to the chicken. Keep stirring and cook on a low to medium flame till soft cooked. If needed you can cover and cook. But i did not since the chicken was tender and got cooked easily.

sauteing chicken in schezwan chicken fried rice recipe

11. Add the rest of the ginger garlic along with little oil. Fry for a minute. Add all chopped veggies. Fry until the bell peppers are almost cooked.

addition of garlic in schezwan chicken fried rice recipe

12. Add back the sauce along with salt. Use salt only if needed. Mix and fry for one minute.

add salt in schezwan chicken fried rice recipe

13. Add cooked and cooled rice, i added a bit more of olive oil.

addition of rice in schezwan chicken fried rice recipe

14. Mix and on a high flame fry for about 2 to 3 minutes.

frying on high for chicken fried rice
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schezwan chicken fried rice recipe | spicy chicken fried rice

Quick, hot and spicy chicken fried rice made with schezwan sauce
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings1
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 150 grams chicken boneless
  • 1/4 tsp olive oil
  • ½ tbsp ginger minced , (adjust to suit your taste)
  • ½ tbsp garlic minced , (adjust to suit your taste)
  • ¼ to ½ cup veggies like bell pepper, spring onions, and carrots

to make schezwan sauce or use ready made sauce

  • ¾ tsp red chili powder or 1 tsp red chili paste
  • 2 to 3 schezwan or sichuan pepper corn or 1/4 tsp coarsely crushed pepper
  • 3/4 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tbsp ginger finely chopped or minced
  • ½ tbsp garlic finely chopped or minced
  • 2 tbsp onions finely chopped
  • ½ to ¾ tbsp soya sauce
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • Salt as needed
  • 2 tbsp water
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Instructions

  • Wash and soak rice for 15 minutes, cook in 3 cups of water till al dente and drain off. Set aside to cool.
  • Make a fine paste of red chili powder and water. Set aside.
  • heat a pan with 3/4 tbsp. oil, add chopped ginger and garlic. Fry until they smell good.
  • add onions and fry until transparent.
  • add red chili paste, sugar, vinegar, soya sauce and salt.
  • Fry until the it thickens a bit, add pepper powder or sichuan pepper . Fry until it smells aromatic.
  • Add little water and cook until the sauce begins to leave oil. Set this aside.
  • Add chicken to the same pan and stir. On a low flame, cook until the chicken is done completely. If needed you can cover and cook.
  • Add the ginger garlic and saute. Add chopped veggies and cook till half cooked yet crunchy.
  • Add the sauce we made earlier and add more salt as needed. Mix and stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the cooled rice, rest of the oil and Mix.
  • Fry on a high flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Switch off and serve hot.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
schezwan chicken fried rice recipe | spicy chicken fried rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 837 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 112mg37%
Sodium 672mg29%
Potassium 525mg15%
Carbohydrates 89g30%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 3120IU62%
Vitamin C 11.1mg13%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Bharti says

    December 13, 2020

    5 stars
    It came out soooooo nice!! I am a terrible cook so i couldn’t believe it wen it tasted so well and much better than restaurant!!

    I simply love all your recipes!! Thanks Swasthi Mam for making life easier for soooo many of us 🙂

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 13, 2020

      Glad you like it Bharti
      🙂

      Reply
  3. Ajay S Rao says

    May 4, 2020

    Hi Swasthi, I am a regularly use your recipes when I cook, which nowadays is is almost daily!

    Quick n easy recipes to understand and follow.

    Great fan of yours!

    Regards,

    Ajay Rao

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    • swasthi says

      May 7, 2020

      Hi Ajay Rao, Glad to know! Thank you.

      Reply
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    November 9, 2019

    i just came across your site from just looking up a simple recipe for masala chai…and oh boy what did i land on wealth of information ..regarding cooking.
    your recipes are amazing, easy to follow instructions, beautiful photography and above all simple and easy.
    thanks for the contribution. God Bless!!

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    • swasthi says

      November 9, 2019

      Hi Ayesha,
      You are most welcome! Thanks much for the wishes. Hope you enjoy the recipes!
      Thanks again!
      🙂

      Reply
  5. Usman says

    March 16, 2018

    I’ve coocked all of ur variety of cousins its totally awesome

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    • swasthi says

      March 16, 2018

      Hi Usman,
      Thanks for trying the recipes. Glad to know they turned out good.

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  6. Usman says

    March 16, 2018

    So far swasthis recipe is concerned its totally awesome you r sooo good u nd ur recipe thanks a lot

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    • swasthi says

      March 16, 2018

      Welcome Usman

      Reply
  7. Linda says

    March 8, 2017

    5 stars
    If you use the ready made sauce how much do you use.

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    • swasthi says

      March 8, 2017

      You can use to suit your taste, depends on the brand which you use. 1 tbsp should be good for one serving

      Reply
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  9. Linda says

    January 14, 2017

    5 stars
    Yummy recipe. Each time comes the same way. Thank u so much 🙂

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    • swasthi says

      January 18, 2017

      Welcome Linda
      So glad to know it comes out good.
      Thanks for the comment

      Reply
  10. Megha says

    January 18, 2016

    5 stars
    Yummy ? fried rice, made it.

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    • swasthi says

      January 18, 2016

      welcome megha
      glad you made it yummy. thanks for the feedback

      Reply
  11. Mrs. Chin says

    October 14, 2015

    5 stars
    This is a wonderful recipe! My husband and I loved it. I increased the veggies and used carrots for extra crunch with the bell pepper and scallions, added fresh chilli for extra heat, and chicken thighs for a richer flavor. The Sichuan pepper is a delight. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 15, 2015

      Welcome Mrs. Chin
      I am so glad you loved it. An addition of carrots is a good idea.
      Will surely try it next time. Thanks for the feedback and share

      Reply
  12. Tano says

    October 13, 2015

    5 stars
    U r awesome . wonderful recipes. Thanks

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    • swasthi says

      October 13, 2015

      Welcome Tano
      Thanks for the lovely words.

      Reply
  13. shilpa says

    October 12, 2015

    5 stars
    i just like ur recipes they are very easy and tasty too . i am not a kitchen ladies but i love to make ur recipe for my family . keep posting new recipe and all the best .
    thanku

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  15. sumedha gupta says

    October 10, 2015

    Really amazing recipe. I would love to make it. Thanks a lot 4 such information

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    • swasthi says

      October 10, 2015

      Welcome Sumedha

      Reply
  16. archana says

    September 4, 2015

    Hi. I like your all recipes.. thank you so much .

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    • swasthi says

      September 4, 2015

      Welcome Archana,
      I am happy to know you like my recipes. Thank you

      Reply
  17. neela manogar says

    May 26, 2015

    Its just tepting. You are making me feel hungry.

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  18. Dr Ajit Motiani says

    May 26, 2015

    this seemingly difficult recipe made so easy !
    When to put vinegar and sugar please?

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    • swasthi says

      May 26, 2015

      Dr Ajit ji,
      Sugar and vinegar to be added along with soya sauce. Thanks for the mention Sir, i updated the post.

      Reply
  19. Little Cooking Tips says

    May 22, 2015

    4 stars
    Swasthi this recipe looks delicious!! The tip to tender chicken into buttermilk is very helpful!! 🙂

    Reply

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