KUNG PAO CHICKEN RECIPE

KUNG PAO CHICKEN RECIPE

Kung Pao Chicken is the ultimate stir fry experience. It contains delicious peppers, spring onions and peanuts in a sweet, salty and slightly spicy sauce. Prepare this favorite dish to take home for a

delicious experience!

• Prep time: 20

• Cook time: 20

• Total time: 40 minutes

• Yield: 4,

• Category: Main dish

• Method: Stir-fry

• Cuisine: Asian

INGREDIENTS

CHICKEN MARINADE

• 1 ½ tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry

• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

• 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts, skin removed, cut into small pieces

SAUCE

• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

• 3 tablespoons water

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

SAUTE

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 red pepper, diced

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tablespoon grated ginger

• 2-4 dried red chilies, deseeded and chopped

• 4 green onions, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

• ½ cup roasted , unsalted peanuts

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INSTRUCTIONS

1 In a medium bowl, stir together Shaoxing wine, soy sauce and cornstarch.Add the chicken pieces and let marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

2. In another medium bowl, stir together soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, balsamic vinegar, hoisin sauce, granulated sugar, water and cornstarch. Let it rest for a few minutes.

3.Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer without crowding it. Fry the chicken until golden brown, then turn it over and

fry the other side until golden brown and cooked through. Cook in batches. Place the chicken on a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.4. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to

skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and add garlic, ginger, dried chilies, scallions and peanuts and cook for 1 minute, stirring

constantly.

5.Mix the sauce ingredients again and add them to the pan along with the vegetables. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened. Add the cooked chicken to the pan, turn and heat for a few minutes.

For best results, serve as quickly as possible.

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