Kung Pao Chicken (Gong Bao Ji Ding)

A classic Sichuan stir-fry with diced chicken, peanuts, and dried chili peppers. It has a complex flavor profile: spicy, sweet, sour, and savory.

25mTime
MediumDifficulty
4 pplServings
ChineseCuisine
Kung Pao Chicken (Gong Bao Ji Ding)

Ingredients

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Proteins

1
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Or Thigh

Produce

4
  • 8 whole Dried Red Chilies
  • 3 stalks Scallions
  • 1 tbsp Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic

Grains & Starches

1
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch

Sauces & Oils

4
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Black Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine

Spices & Seasoning

1
  • 1 tsp Sichuan Peppercorns

Pantry

2
  • 1/2 cup Peanuts Roasted Unsalted
  • 1 tbsp Sugar

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Tags

NutsStir FryChineseSichuanChickenMainSpicy

Instructions

stir-frying
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chicken with 1 tsp soy sauce, shaoxing_wine, and 1 tsp cornstarch.

Mix remaining soy_sauce, black_vinegar, sugar, remaining cornstarch, and water to make sauce.

Heat vegetable_oil in a wok. Fry dried_red_chilies and sichuan_peppercorns until fragrant/dark.

Add chicken and until no longer pink.

Add ginger, garlic, and scallions. Fry for 1 minute.

Pour in the sauce. Stir until thickened.

Toss in peanuts_roasted_unsalted. Serve immediately.