Jeliju's Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Name: Jeliju's Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces; ½ teaspoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons soy sauce, divided; 2 -3 dried red chilies; 2 teaspoons cooking oil; 2 finely minced garlic cloves; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 3 tablespoons chicken stock; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; ½ cup chopped peanuts

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
½ teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
2 -3 dried red chilies
2 teaspoons cooking oil
2 finely minced garlic cloves
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons chicken stock
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ cup chopped peanuts

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In a bowl combine chicken with 1 teaspoons of soy sauce and the cornstarch.
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Marinate for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, soak the dried chillies in hot water for a few minutes.
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When softened, chop.
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You can discard the seeds if you want for a little less spice.
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Heat a wok or a large saute pan over high heat.
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When hot, swirl the oil and add the chicken.
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Spread the chicken all over the surface of the pan.
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Sear on both sides until lightly browned but not cooked all the way through about 4 minutes.
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Add the chillies, garlic and bell pepper.
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Stir fry until fragrant.
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Add the remaining teaspoon of soy sauce, chicken stock and vinegar.
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Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low.
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Cook for 2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
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Top with roasted peanuts and serve with rice.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces, ½ teaspoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, divided, 2 -3 dried red chilies, and more.

Yes, Jeliju's 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.

Jeliju's Kung Pao Chicken

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