Another Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Name: Another Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ½ teaspoons cornstarch, divided; 5 teaspoons soy sauce, divided; 5 teaspoons dry sherry, divided; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound); 2 tablespoons chicken broth; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; ⅓ cup peanuts, blanched; 6 -8 small dried hot red chili peppers; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger, minced; 2 green onions, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

Servings: persons

3 ½ teaspoons cornstarch, divided
5 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
5 teaspoons dry sherry, divided
½ teaspoon salt
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
⅓ cup peanuts, blanched
6 -8 small dried hot red chili peppers
1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
2 green onions, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

1
For marinade, combine 2 tsps cornstarch, 2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp sherry, and salt in a large bowl; mix well.
2
Add chicken; stir to coat well.
3
Let stand 30 minutes.
4
Combine remaining 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch, 3 tsp soy sauce, 3 tsp sherry, chicken broth, and vinegar in a small bowl; set aside.
5
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in wok or large skillet over medium heat.
6
Add peanuts; cook and stir until lightly toasted.
7
Remove; set aside.
8
Heat remaining 2 Tbsp oil in wok over medium heat.
9
Add chile's stir-fry until chiles just begin to char; about 1 minute.
10
Increase heat to high.
11
Add chicken mixture; stir-fry 2 minutes.
12
Add ginger; stiry-fry until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute.
13
Add peanuts and onions.
14
Stir cornstarch mixture; add to wok.
15
Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ½ teaspoons cornstarch, divided, 5 teaspoons soy sauce, divided, 5 teaspoons dry sherry, divided, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Another Kung Pao Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Another Kung Pao Chicken

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