Best 4 Gong Bao Chicken With Peanuts Recipes

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Gong bao chicken with peanuts, also known as Kung Pao chicken, is a popular and beloved dish in Chinese cuisine. This flavorful dish originated in the Sichuan province of China and is renowned for its combination of tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and a zesty, slightly sweet sauce. Many variations of this classic dish exist, each with its unique spin on the traditional recipe. In this article, we will explore some of the most popular and delicious versions of gong bao chicken with peanuts, providing you with step-by-step instructions, tips, and tricks to help you create a mouthwatering dish that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GONG BAO CHICKEN WITH PEANUTS



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This dish is an adaptation of one brought to The Times by Fuschia Dunlop, the British journalist who's also an accomplished cook of Chinese cuisine. It is a pop classic with hot chiles, crunchy peanuts and plenty of garlic and ginger. "Everyone loves it, and it's complex enough to be interesting without being too complicated to make," Ms. Dunlop said. Dig in with a side of white rice and enjoy.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 boneless chicken breasts (11 to 12 ounces total), with or without skin
3 garlic cloves
An equivalent amount of ginger
5 spring onions, white parts only
A handful of dried chiles (about 10)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon whole Sichuan pepper
3 ounces (75 grams) roasted peanuts (see note)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (or use dry sherry or dry vermouth)
1 1/2 teaspoons potato starch or cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon potato starch or cornstarch
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinkiang vinegar (or use balsamic vinegar)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon chicken stock or water

Steps:

  • Cut chicken as evenly as possible into half-inch strips, then cut strips into small cubes. Place in a small bowl. Add marinade ingredients and 1 tablespoon water to bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  • Peel and thinly slice garlic and ginger. Chop spring onions into chunks as long as their diameter (to match the chicken cubes). Snip chiles in half or into sections, discarding their seeds.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients.
  • Heat a seasoned wok over a high flame. Add oil, chiles and Sichuan pepper and stir-fry briefly until chiles are darkening but not burned. (Remove wok from heat if necessary to prevent overheating.)
  • Quickly add chicken and stir-fry over a high flame, stirring constantly. As soon as chicken cubes have separated, add ginger, garlic and spring onions and continue to stir-fry until they are fragrant and meat is just cooked through (test one of the larger pieces to make sure).
  • Give sauce a stir and add to wok, continuing to stir and toss. As soon as the sauce has become thick and shiny, add the peanuts, stir them in and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 522, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 533 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

KUNG PAO CHICKEN WITHOUT PEANUTS



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This is an adaptation of the traditional kung pao chicken recipe. It's not quite as spicy, but still has a little kick. It's great for picky eaters or those with nut allergies. Serve with steamed white rice or egg noodles.

Provided by Samantha Biddlecom

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup soy sauce
½ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 chicken breast halves, cubed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 bunch green onions
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger, and garlic in a large glass bowl. Add cubed chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Use a slotted spoon to add just chicken to the skillet, reserving marinade in the bowl. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add green onions and bell pepper to the hot skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet.
  • Stir cornstarch into the bowl with the reserved marinade. Pour into skillet with chicken and vegetables and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 2023.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

GONG BAO CHICKEN



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Make a Chinese chicken dish to die for using Chinese black vinegar - known as chinkiang - plus other classic Asian flavours. It's well worth sourcing the ingredients

Provided by Diana Henry

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

800g chicken thigh fillets, cut into 2cm pieces
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp Shaohsing rice wine or amontillado sherry
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp chinkiang vinegar
2 tsp sugar
1½ tbsp chilli bean paste
8 spring onions
3cm piece ginger , peeled and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves , very finely chopped
8 dried Sichuan chillies , deseeded and roughly chopped
2 tbsp groundnut oil
2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns , toasted and ground
1 tsp sesame oil
75g roasted unsalted peanuts
cooked rice , to serve

Steps:

  • Mix the chicken pieces, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine, and all of the cornflour together in a bowl. Cover and transfer to the fridge to marinate for at least 30 mins.
  • In another bowl, stir together the remaining soy sauce and rice wine, the vinegar, sugar and chilli bean paste until the mixture is smooth.
  • Slice the green parts of the spring onions lengthways into thin strips. Trim and chop the white ends into thin slices, then put in a small bowl with the ginger and garlic.
  • Heat the groundnut oil in a wok set over a high heat, then add the chillies and ground peppercorns and stir-fry until the chillies have darkened slightly (be careful not to burn them). Add the marinated chicken pieces and continue to stir-fry for 5-8 mins, or until the chicken has browned. Add the spring onion and ginger mixture and stir-fry until the meat is just cooked through. Add the vinegar mixture and toss to combine, then stir through the green parts of the spring onions, the sesame oil and peanuts. Serve with boiled rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, Sodium 2.4 milligram of sodium

GONG BAO JI DING (PEANUT CHICKEN)



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This recipe is named after a late Qing Dynasty governor of Sichuan, Ding Baozhen, who is said to have particularly enjoyed eating it. Renamed during the Cultural Revolution because it was associated with an imperial bureaucrat, The original name was returned in the 1980's. This dish is a favorite of westerners and a dish common all over China.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
1 egg white, lightly whisked
1/3 cup peanut oil
4 dried red chilies, crushed
1 teaspoon whole szechuan peppercorns
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons black vinegar or 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, finely minced
5 scallions, sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon peeled ginger, sliced thin
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts or 1/2 cup cashews

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix wine, soy sauce, water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, vinegar, sugar. Set aside.
  • Next toss cubed chicken with egg white and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat up peanut oil in a wok and add the crushed red chilies and whole Sichuan peppercorns. Saute until chillies begin to turn brown. Remove chilies mixture and set aside.
  • Place coated chicken in wok over high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside.
  • Pour out oil, leaving about a tablespoon in wok, reduce heat, and add ginger, scallions, and garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add wine mixture, stirring for about 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Add chicken, nuts, and chilies mixture. Stir over heat for about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.8, Fat 59.9, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 1189.9, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 37

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't skimp on the peanuts. They add a delicious crunch and flavor to the dish.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce. This will also make a big difference in the flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. It should be cooked through, but still tender.
  • Serve the dish immediately. This will ensure that the chicken is hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Gong Bao Chicken with Peanuts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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