Food52 Gong Bao Ji Ding (gong Bao Chicken) Recipe

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Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 12g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food52 Gong Bao Ji Ding (gong Bao Chicken) Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 12g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Food52 Gong Bao Ji Ding (gong Bao Chicken) Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 servings   ( 243 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 705
Total Fat: 62g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g
Monounsaturated Fat: 37g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 129mg
Sodium: 367mg
Total Carbohydrates: 14g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 24g
Calcium: 52mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 464mg Vitamin A: 55mcg
Vitamin C: 4mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken thighs, deboned and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (if yours are tiny, you may want to throw in 1-2 more)
  • 1/2 teaspoon beaten egg
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon chinese cooking wine
  • 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chinese dark vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 6 tablespoons of water or stock
  • 1 generous handfuls of peanuts
  • 2 green onions, chopped into 1-inch lengths
  • 4 garlic cloves, skin removed, smashed and chopped
  • 6 slices of ginger
  • 8 red dried chiles, chopped
  • 4 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

Visit Food52's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)