Kung Pao Chicken Recipe | Authentic Chinese Food

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.

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Marinate chicken with soy sauce, chilli flakes, and corn starch.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat.

Stir-fry ginger and garlic until fragrant.

Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.

Add water, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sugar to the pan.

Thicken the sauce with corn starch.

Add dried red chilli and Sichuan peppercorns, stir to combine.

Add roasted peanuts and green onions, stir to combine.

Serve hot.

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