dinner · dairy-free
Kung pao chicken
Velveted chicken stir-fried with dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, scallions and peanuts in a glossy sweet-sour-savory sauce.
- Time
- 30min
- Steps
- 4
Ingredients
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Contains wheat, soy and peanuts.
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Method
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1
Marinate the chicken 15 minutes.
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2
Fry the chilies and peppercorns in oil until fragrant (don't burn). Add the chicken and stir-fry until cooked.
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3
Add the garlic, ginger and scallions, then the sauce, and toss until glossy.
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4
Stir in the peanuts and serve with rice.
