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Chongqing Chicken

By Yoly • Chinese Recipes • Cuisine?
5.00 Prep: 15m Cook: 15m
Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon cooking sherry
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chile paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons oil, divided
  • ½ cup dried red chile peppers
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated
  • ½ cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or to taste
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025