Kung Pao: A Sichuan Classic
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Kung Pao: A Sichuan Classic

Learn about the fiery history of this beloved Sichuan dish...

Watch How It is Made

Key Ingredients

Fresh chicken
Rice vinegar
Soy sauce
Pineapple
Bell peppers
Cornstarch

The Chef's Story

This dish holds a special place in our kitchen's history. Our head chef, Master Wong, learned this recipe from his grandmother in Guangdong province over 30 years ago. The secret lies in achieving the perfect balance between the sweetness of fresh pineapple and the tanginess of our house-made sauce.

Every morning, we prepare fresh batches of our signature sauce using a combination of rice vinegar, tomato paste, and natural sweeteners. The chicken is marinated for exactly two hours before being coated in our light, crispy batter.

The result is a dish that's been perfected over three generations - crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with authentic Cantonese flavours that will transport you straight to the streets of Hong Kong.

Kung Pao Chicken

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Kung Pao Chicken

Diced chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chillies, and Sichuan peppercorns

£9.50View Menu

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