Deliciously Spicy Chinese Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

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 thighs into bite-sized pieces.

Marinate chicken with sesame oil, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, corn flour, and Chinese 5 spice.

Heat oil in a wok over high heat.

Stir-fry garlic until fragrant.

Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.

Add onion, red pepper, bird's eye chillies, and dried red chillies, stir-fry for a few minutes.

Add cashew nuts, Sichuan peppercorns, and stir to combine.

Prepare the sauce by mixing light soy sauce, Hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar, chicken stock, and tomato paste, then add to the wok.

Serve hot.

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