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Hot Szechuan Chicken Salad

A home-style Hot Szechuan Chicken Salad made with Light Soy Sauce, Garlic, Oriental Spice Powder, Red Bell Peppers, and Jalapeno Peppers. Serves 4. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 1
• 1/4 tsp
• 2
• 2
• 1
• 1 tsp
• 1/2 head
• 2
• 2 tbsp
• 1 pinch
• 1 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 4 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or 30 minutes in refrigerator.

2. 2

   With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a large nonstick skillet or electric frying pan, arranging chicken in a single layer.

3. 3

   Reserve marinade.

4. 4

   Brown chicken evenly on all sides over moderate heat.

5. 5

   Remove from skillet; set aside.

6. 6

   Combine bell and jalapeno peppers, onion, and broth in the skillet.

7. 7

   Cook over moderate heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   Add the chicken cubes, and cook, stirring, until heated through.

9. 9

   Combine cornstarch with reserved marinade and cold water; fork-blend until smooth.

10. 10

    Stir into skillet mixture over low heat; simmer, stirring, until mixture thickens and clears.

11. 11

    Cut lettuce into bite-size pieces.

12. 12

    Arrange on top of chicken mixture in skillet; simmer gently until just heated.

13. 13

    Garnish with cashews, if desired.