Chongqing Chicken

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This is similar to Kung Pao Chicken, especially if you add the optional peanuts. You can control the spiciness of this dish by the number of chile peppers you add. I like it spicy so I add extra chile peppers.

Submitted by Yoly
Published on June 19, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

Marinade:

  • 1 tablespoon cooking sherry

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

Sauce:

  • ½ cup chicken stock

  • 1 tablespoon garlic chile paste

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

  • 3 tablespoons oil, divided

  • ½ cup dried red chile peppers

  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated

  • ½ cup dry roasted peanuts (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or to taste

Directions

  1. Mix cooking sherry, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt and pepper for the marinade in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and set aside to marinate.

  2. Combine chicken stock, chile paste, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch for the sauce in a bowl. Stir until well combined, add sesame seeds, and set aside.

  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chile peppers and cook until they turn dark red, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

  4. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry chicken pieces until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add cracked pepper, ginger, garlic, salt, white parts of scallions, and peanuts. Fry an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Add reserved chiles and sauce. Cook and stir until mixture has thickened or desired consistency is reached, about 5 minutes. Garnish with additional sesame seeds and green parts of scallions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

914 Calories
64g Fat
36g Carbs
51g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 914
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 64g 83%
Saturated Fat 13g 64%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 2351mg 102%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 51g 101%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 100mg 8%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 888mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.