Chinese chicken with peanuts, for 2 Recipe

Name: Chinese chicken with peanuts, for 2
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice; 4 chicken thighs, diced; 1 bunch spring onion; 1 handful plain peanuts, or leftover dry roasted or salted will also work; 1/2 tsp peppercorns; 1 red pepper or mild red chili, cut into strips; 1/2 head spring greens, or sweetheart cabbage, shredded; 1 tbsp cornflour; 2 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp caster sugar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 tsp ginger, finely sliced; 1/2 tsp chili flakes

Servings: persons

1 cup white rice
4 chicken thighs, diced
1 bunch spring onion
1 handful plain peanuts, or leftover dry roasted or salted will also work
1/2 tsp peppercorns
1 red pepper or mild red chili, cut into strips
1/2 head spring greens, or sweetheart cabbage, shredded
1 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp caster sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp ginger, finely sliced
1/2 tsp chili flakes

1
Put a pan of water on the stove and bring to a boil.
2
In a wok or frying pan, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through.
3
Add the rice to the boiling water, and fill and boil the kettle for rinsing later.
4
To the chicken pan, add the red pepper, peppercorns, spring onions, ginger, garlic, chili flakes and a handful of peanuts, and fry for a few mins.
5
Add the 2 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine, 1 tsp sesame oil and a sprinkling (1/2 to 1 tbsp) caster sugar to the pan, stir to coat the other ingredients.
6
Mix the cornflour with 1 tbsp water and stir this mixture into the dish until the sauce is thickened to your liking.
7
Take off the heat.
8
Add the spring greens to the rice pan, and simmer for a few mins before draining and rinsing with the boiled water in a sieve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white rice, 4 chicken thighs, diced, 1 bunch spring onion, 1 handful plain peanuts, or leftover dry roasted or salted will also work, and more.

Yes, Chinese chicken with peanuts, for 2 falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese chicken with peanuts, for 2

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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