How to Make Gong Bao Ji Ding | The Original Kung Pao Chicken | 宫保鸡丁

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a lower-calorie option, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds offer more nutrients, while sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

Combine the chicken with the chicken marinade (soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornflour) and set aside.

Heat a wok over high heat until very hot, add the vegetable oil, then add the dried chillies and Sichuan peppercorns.

When fragrant, add the chicken and toss well for a minute or two until the chicken is separated and browned.

Add the garlic, ginger, and spring onions, and continue to toss over heat until the chicken is nearly cooked through.

Add the sauce (sugar, Chinkiang black vinegar, sesame oil, dark soy sauce, soy sauce) and toss to coat, adding a little cornflour mixed with water if needed to thicken the mixture.

Stir through the peanuts and serve immediately.

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