Gong Bao Chicken

Name: Gong Bao Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Chicken breast 0.9 lb; Green peppers 1 ¼ cup; Red peppers 4 oz; Onions 3 oz; Peanuts ½ cup; Soy sauce 3 spoonfuls; Hot sauce 2 tsp; Potato starch 1 spoonful; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Rice wine 2 spoonfuls; Soy sauce 2 spoonfuls; Potato starch 2 spoonfuls

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Lactose Free

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Chef Mulan

Gong bao chicken is this super popular dish from the Sichuan region of China—really, it's known for its bold and exciting flavors. The story goes that it is named after a Sichuan official called "Gong Bao," and to be honest, it's been a favorite for generations. And the gong bao chicken recipe is kind of amazing. It has this colorful mix of chicken, peppers and nuts—usually cashews or peanuts. So tasty. This mix creates a delicious blend of classic Sichuan flavors.

The spicy Chinese chicken is brought to life with a sauce that's a magical mix of hot peppers, robust chili sauce, soy, rice wine, and just a touch of sugar. This gives the dish a moist texture and makes you want more, really really more. People love it worldwide. Every bite is a bit of crispy chicken, tender peppers, and those golden nuts, all covered in a slightly sticky, spicy sauce.

What makes a kung pao chicken recipe so special? It's how the gong bao chicken ingredients come together. Perfect balance. Some variations might use different nuts or peppers, but the authentic Sichuan version sticks to the perfect spice and sweetness mix. And look, traditionally, it's served with steamed rice. Helps soak up all that saucy goodness—seriously good.

Sichuan chicken recipes like this one? They show off the rich history and skill of Chinese cuisine—making it a standout choice for any occasion. Weeknight dinner or special gathering, gong bao chicken is a dish that really satisfies. Offers a unique taste that's way, way better than your usual takeout. The aromatic spices and fresh ingredients capture the heart of Chinese stir-fry—it's a really good culinary adventure that delights the senses every time. And the sauce? Cannot go wrong.

INGREDIENTS

Chicken breast 0.9 lb (400 g)

Green peppers 1 ¼ cup (110 g)

Red peppers 4 oz (110 g)

Onions 3 oz (80 g)

Peanuts ½ cup (70 g)

Soy sauce 3 spoonfuls

Hot sauce 2 tsp

Potato starch 1 spoonful

Fine salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

for the marinade: Rice wine 2 spoonfuls; Soy sauce 2 spoonfuls; Potato starch 2 spoonfuls

Preparation

How to prepare Gong Bao Chicken

To prepare gong bao chicken, start by cutting the chicken breast first into strips and then into cubes 1. Place the chicken cubes in a bowl and season with rice wine 3 and soy sauce 3.

Season with salt and pepper 4, mix, and add potato starch 5. Mix again and let it rest for 30 minutes covered with plastic wrap in a cool, dry place 6.

Take the bell peppers and cut them first into strips 7 8 and then into pieces. Clean and cut the onion into pieces as well 9.

Heat a wok, then pour a little vegetable oil 10 and add the vegetables 11. Briefly stir-fry the vegetables, then add the chicken 12.

Stir and stir-fry over high heat, then deglaze with soy sauce 13. Also add the spicy sauce 14 and the peanuts 15.

In a small bowl, pour water and potato starch 16, then mix well 17. When the chicken is well cooked, pour the mixture into the wok 18 and cook for a couple more minutes.

At the end of cooking, a dash of vegetable oil to give shine to the dish 19. Your gong bao chicken is ready to serve 20 accompanied by steamed rice 21!

Storage

Gong bao chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for one day in an airtight container.

Tip

Rice wine can be replaced with sake or mirin.

CHEF MULAN: AUTHENTIC TRADITION

Chef Mulan from Mulan Group, the Zhang family company that has been operating in Chinese gastronomy for over twenty years: iconic dishes and many delicacies made as they would be at home. This makes them unique: artisanal production that combines the genuineness of a homemade meal and the authenticity of tradition. The attention dedicated to manual processing is perceived in the natural taste and quality of the details. From the method of closing Chinese dumplings to the meticulous cooking processes of traditional ingredients, everything is done according to ancient oriental culinary art.

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