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gong bao chicken

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Great Chinese dish a great savory, sweet, salty taste.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For gong bao chicken

  • MARINADE
  • 3
    boneless chicken thighs cut into 1/2 inch squares
  • 1 tsp
    beaten egg
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    shaoxing wine, sherry or sake
  • STIR FRY
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    chinese dark vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/2 c
    chicken stock
  • 1/2 c
    chopped peanuts
  • 2
    green onions chopped
  • 6 clove
    garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    ginger minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground szechuan peppercorns
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • cooked rice noodles or rice for serving
  • cilantro for garnish

How To Make gong bao chicken

  • 1
    Mix the marinade ingredients together and add the chicken mix well and let marinate at least an hour.
  • 2
    Mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, chicken stock, and cornstarch together in a bowl and set aside.
  • 3
    Heat up a wok or large skillet. Add the oil to the heated pan. Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Add the chicken to the pan and cook about 2 minutes remove with slotted spoon and set aside. Do this in batches if needed don't crowd the pan
  • 4
    Drain off all the oil except about 2 tbsp. Add the garlic, ginger, green onions, and ground szechuan peppercorns. Stir fry 2 minutes. Add the peanuts and stir fry another 1 minute.
  • 5
    Add the chicken and cook 3 minutes. Stir in the sauce and bring to a boil and let thicken. Serve over rice noodles or rice and garnish with cilantro

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