Spicy Chicken with Peanuts (Gōngbǎo Jīdīng)
Gōngbǎo Jīdīng, also known as Spicy Chicken with Peanuts, is a popular dish in Tianjin Cuisine. It features tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and a spicy, savory sauce that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 dried red chilies, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with soy sauce and set aside for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, and sugar to make the sauce.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add the Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chilies, and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through.
- Add the peanuts, green onions, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and peanuts, and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional chopped green onions, if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 18g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
Supplies
Wok Cutting board Knife Bowl Measuring spoons
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve Gōngbǎo Jīdīng with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Adjust the amount of dried red chilies to control the level of spiciness in the dish.
Cost
$12