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China · Gà xào Cung Bảo

Kung Pao chicken

35 min Hands-on time
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Cut the chicken breast into small cubes and marinate with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 To make Kung Pao sauce: mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of cornstarch, stirring until dissolved.
  3. 3 Sauté dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns in hot oil for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove and set aside.
  4. 4 Add the chicken to the pan, stir-fry over high heat for 3 minutes until browned, then add minced garlic and ginger.
  5. 5 Pour in the sauce and stir quickly for 1 minute until thickened. Add the dried chili peppers, sprinkle with roasted peanuts and green onions, then turn off the heat.