Yao Guo Jiding (Cashew Chicken) or Gong Bao Jiding (Peanut Chicken)

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Yao Guo Jiding (Cashew Chicken)
or
Gong Bao Jiding (Peanut Chicken)

This recipe was given to me by a friend of mine who lives in China!

A – Marinade:
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp red wine or cooking wine
1 tsp corn starch
1/4 tsp salt
1 lb chicken, diced

B – 1/2 cup cashews (or peanuts)
3 Tbs oil

C – 1 carrot, diced
1 red pepper, diced

D – 2-3 dried chiles, cut into small pieces
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
a little sliced ginger

E – 3 scallions, diced

Marinate chicken in the “A” ingredients for at least 1/2 hour. Stir fry the nuts in hot oil for several minutes, until lightly browned, then remove from oil. Stir fry carrots in the oil for about 5 minutes, until tender, then remove them from the skillet.

Stir fry the “D” ingredients for 20-30 seconds to release their aroma. Then, add chicken & stir fry for several more minutes, until chicken is brown & cooked through. Add all other (cooked & raw) ingredients.

Stir fry another minute, then serve.

For an “authentic chinese meal,” this really doesn’t have many ingredients that you wouldn’t normally find in the pantry or fridge.

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