China Gong Bao Ji Ding (Chicken with chili and peanuts) 宫保鸡丁

Step 1

Cut the chicken meat into small cubes, rinse in water, pat dry with paper towels and marinate with the ingredients above for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Heat up a wok with one tablespoon cooking oil and stir-fry the marinated chicken until they are 70% cook. Dish out and set aside.

Step 4

Clean the wok and add in the remaining 2 tablespoons of cooking oil until it smokes.

Step 5

Add in the ginger and garlic slices and do a quick stir before adding in the dried red chilies.

Step 6

Stir fry the dried red chilies until aromatic and they smell spicy, then add in the chicken meat.

Step 7

Do a quick stir before adding in the roasted peanuts and continue to stir a few times.

Step 8

Add in the sauce and stir continuously until the chicken meat is nicely coated with the sauce.

Step 9

Add in the scallions and stir evenly.

Step 10

Dish out and serve hot with steamed white rice.