Kickin' Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Name: Kickin' Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast meat; 2 tablespoons white wine; 2 tablespoons soy sauce La Choy brand is wheat free; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 4 green onions chopped; 2 cloves garlic crushed; 5 ounces water chestnuts sliced; 3 ounces salted peanuts chopped; 2 tablespoons hot chili paste Sambal Olek or Chili Garlic Sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast meat
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce La Choy brand is wheat free
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
4 green onions chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
5 ounces water chestnuts sliced
3 ounces salted peanuts chopped
2 tablespoons hot chili paste Sambal Olek or Chili Garlic Sauce

1
In a small bowl, dissolve 1 Tablespoon of the cornstarch in 1 Tablespoon of cold water. Combine with 1 Tablespoon wine, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce and 1 Tablespoon oil.
2
Cut chicken into large chunks and place in a gallon Ziplock bag, pour marinade in bag. Seal, turn over a couple of times and place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
3
Remove chicken from marinade and saute chicken in a large skillet until meat is white. Discard marinade.
4
Meanwhile make the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1 Tablespoon wine, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon oil 1 Tablespoon water/cornstarch mixture, chili paste, vinegar and sugar. Stir until mixed.
5
Add green onions, garlic, water chestnuts and peanuts and heat sauce slowly to a boil.
6
Add sauce to skillet with chicken and let simmer together until the sauce thickens.
7
Serve with rice and plenty of water to drink.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast meat, 2 tablespoons white wine, 2 tablespoons soy sauce La Choy brand is wheat free, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Kickin' 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.

Kickin' Kung Pao Chicken

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