Gong Bao Ji Ding (Peanut Chicken) Recipe

Name: Gong Bao Ji Ding (Peanut Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes; 1 egg white, lightly whisked; 1/3 cup peanut oil; 4 dried red chilies, crushed; 1 teaspoon whole szechuan peppercorns; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons black vinegar or 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 5 scallions, sliced lengthwise; 1 tablespoon peeled ginger, sliced thin; 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts or 1/2 cup cashews

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
1 egg white, lightly whisked
1/3 cup peanut oil
4 dried red chilies, crushed
1 teaspoon whole szechuan peppercorns
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons black vinegar or 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, finely minced
5 scallions, sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon peeled ginger, sliced thin
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts or 1/2 cup cashews

1
In a bowl mix wine, soy sauce, water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, vinegar, sugar. Set aside.
2
Next toss cubed chicken with egg white and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a separate bowl. Set aside.
3
Heat up peanut oil in a wok and add the crushed red chilies and whole Sichuan peppercorns. Saute until chillies begin to turn brown. Remove chilies mixture and set aside.
4
Place coated chicken in wok over high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside.
5
Pour out oil, leaving about a tablespoon in wok, reduce heat, and add ginger, scallions, and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes.
6
Reduce heat to low and add wine mixture, stirring for about 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
7
Add chicken, nuts, and chilies mixture. Stir over heat for about 4 minutes.

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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: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes, 1 egg white, lightly whisked, 1/3 cup peanut oil, 4 dried red chilies, crushed, and more.

Yes, Gong Bao Ji Ding (Peanut Chicken) 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.

Gong Bao Ji Ding (Peanut Chicken)

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