Kung Pao chicken

Kung Pao chicken
A Sichuan version of Kung Pao chicken
TypeStir-fry
CourseMain
Place of originChina
Region or stateSichuan
Associated cuisineSichuan cuisine
InventedMid-to-late 19th century
Main ingredientsCubed boneless chicken, chili peppers, peanuts
VariationsGuizhou, Anhui, American
Kung Pao chicken
Traditional Chinese宮保雞丁
Simplified Chinese宫保鸡丁
Literal meaningPalace Guardian chicken cubes

Kung Pao chicken (Chinese: 宮保雞丁; pinyin: Gōngbǎo jīdīng; Wade–Giles: Kung1-pao3 chi1-ting1; Zhuyin Fuhao: ㄍㄨㄥ ㄅㄠˇ ㄐㄧ ㄉㄧㄥ), also transcribed Gong Bao or Kung Po, is a spicy, stir-fried Chinese dish made with cubes of chicken, peanuts, vegetables and chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. From its origins in Sichuan cuisine, the dish's popularity has spread throughout China, spawning a number of regional variations some of which are less spicy than the classic version.


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