Big Bowl Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Name: Big Bowl Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. chicken breast, cut into half-inch cubes; 1 tsp. starch; 1 tsp. sesame oil; 1/2 cup peanut oil; 6 dried chili peppers; sauce mixture:; 2 Tbsp. bean sauce; 1 Tbsp. chili paste; 1.5 Tbsp. hoisin sauce; 1 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 Tbsp. Chinese light soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1/4 cup scallion whites; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup fresh coriander leaves; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

8 oz. chicken breast, cut into half-inch cubes
1 tsp. starch
1 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 cup peanut oil
6 dried chili peppers
sauce mixture:
2 Tbsp. bean sauce
1 Tbsp. chili paste
1.5 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 Tbsp. Chinese light soy sauce
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 cup scallion whites
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh coriander leaves
1/4 cup roasted peanuts

1
Marinate chicken breast with corn starch and sesame oil, and let sit at least 30 minutes.
2
Heat wok or heavy skillet, and add chicken breast.
3
Stir until the meat changes color, and remove to drain.
4
Pour off all but 1/4 cup of the oil.
5
Add the dried chilies, and cook until they begin to blacken and smoke.
6
Add the scallion whites and garlic, and stir briefly.
7
Add 5 tbsp. of the sauce mixture, and cook until it begins to boil.
8
Add the chicken pieces, and toss to coat.
9
When piping hot, remove from heat, stir in the peanuts, then the coriander leaves, and serve with rice.

539

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz. chicken breast, cut into half-inch cubes, 1 tsp. starch, 1 tsp. sesame oil, 1/2 cup peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Big Bowl 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.

Big Bowl Kung Pao Chicken

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