Gong Pao Chicken
Gong Pao Chicken
5 from 1 vote
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Gong Pao Chicken is a classic Chinese dish that combines tender chicken with crunchy peanuts, bell peppers, and a spicy, tangy sauce. This vibrant and flavourful recipe brings together sweet, sour, and hot elements.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories267kcal
Carbs12g
Fat15g
Saturates3g
Sugars4g
Protein23g
Fibre3g

Ingredients

  • 400 g Chicken Breast, diced
  • 2 tbsp Peanut Oil Peanut oil
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Ginger minced
  • 1 Red Chilli sliced
  • 1 Green Pepper diced
  • 50 g Peanuts Roasted
  • 4 Spring Onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce Light
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce Dark
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Cornflour
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Sichuan Peppercorns
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornflour, and sugar. Set aside.
  • Heat peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the diced chicken breast and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add a little more peanut oil if needed. Add the minced garlic, minced ginger, sliced red chilli, and Sichuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the diced green pepper and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Add the roasted peanuts and spring onions.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
  • Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and everything is heated through.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice.

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