Name: Authentic La Zi Ji Ding (Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 cup (70g) roasted, unsalted peanuts; 6-8 dried red chili peppers, cut in half (or more to taste); 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, minced; 2 stalks scallions, white part finely chopped, green part cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 small red bell pepper, diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 cup (75g) diced celery or cucumber (optional, for crunch); 2 tablespoons cooking oil (peanut or vegetable); *For the Sauce:**; 1 tablespoon Chinkiang black vinegar; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (for color); 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water or chicken stock

La Zi Ji Ding 🇨🇳 China

A Chinese dish featuring diced chicken stir-fried with peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers.

stir-fried diced

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Chicken peanuts vegetables chili peppers

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