Peking Chicken

4 servings

20 minutes

Peking-style chicken is a vibrant dish of Chinese cuisine infused with the aromas of spices and soy sauce. It draws inspiration from the traditional Peking duck dish but is adapted for easier enjoyment using chicken meat. The combination of sweet wine, spicy chili, and caramelized sugar creates a subtle balance of flavors—from sweet-spicy to rich umami. The fried pieces of chicken fillet harmonize with crispy vegetables that add freshness and texture. The dish pairs excellently with rice or noodles, creating a complete and nutritious dinner. Optionally, it can be sprinkled with sesame seeds for delicate nutty notes. This simple yet elegant dish is for those who want to experience authentic Chinese flavors at home.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 363.6
• Proteins: 50.7g
• Fats: 5.9g
• Carbohydrates: 24.5g

Ingredients

• Chicken breast: 3 pc
• Yellow bell pepper: 1 pc
• Soy sauce: 1 tsp
• Red sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Leek: 0.5 pc
• Water: 150 ml
• Soy flour: 50 g
• Red sweet wine: 50 ml
• Sugar: 50 g
• Ground chili pepper: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Finely chop the chicken fillet and quickly fry it in oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 3 pieces
   • Soy flour: 50 g

2. Add water, flour, sugar, chili. Simmer for 5 minutes with the lid on.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 150 ml
   • Soy flour: 50 g
   • Sugar: 50 g
   • Ground chili pepper:  pinch

3. Chop the leek and pepper. Sauté in another pan, add soy sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Leek: 0.5 piece
   • Yellow bell pepper: 1 piece
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Soy sauce: 1 teaspoon

4. Mix vegetables and chicken fillet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 3 pieces
   • Leek: 0.5 piece
   • Yellow bell pepper: 1 piece
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Soy sauce: 1 teaspoon

5. Served with rice or noodles. Optionally sprinkle with sesame.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red sweet wine: 50 ml