Chicken breast with peanuts
4 servings
60 minutes
Chicken breast with peanuts is a vibrant dish of Chinese cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken with the crunchy texture of fried peanuts. Its history traces back to Sichuan province, known for its spicy and aromatic dishes. The richness of flavor is achieved through a harmonious blend of sweetness from sugar, spiciness from chili peppers, and savoriness from soy sauce. A light tang from vinegar and subtle notes of brandy add a special charm, while garlic, ginger, and onion enhance the depth of the flavor palette. This dish pairs perfectly with boiled rice or noodles, creating a complete gastronomic ensemble. Quick frying preserves the juiciness of the chicken meat and reveals the aromas of spices, making it an unmatched choice for lovers of rich Asian flavors.
1
Cut the prepared chicken breast into small cubes, add a little soy sauce and diluted starch, and mix well. Roast the peanuts and place them in a bowl.
- Chicken breast: 200 g
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Starch: 2 tablespoons
- Shelled unsalted peanuts: 75 g
2
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet, add peppercorns, and remove when fragrant. Sauté diced red pepper, add chicken cubes, and pour in a mixture of soy sauce, minced onion, garlic, ginger, vinegar, sugar, cognac, and diluted starch. Add roasted peanuts, stir-fry for 1 minute, and serve.
- Vegetable oil: 1 glass
- Black peppercorns: 1 teaspoon
- Red chili pepper: 2 pieces
- Chicken breast: 200 g
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 10 g
- Ginger: 10 g
- Vinegar: 2 teaspoons
- Sugar: 2 teaspoons
- Cognac (brandy): 1 teaspoon
- Starch: 2 tablespoons
- Shelled unsalted peanuts: 75 g
- Salt: to taste