Kung Bao Chicken Recipe

Name: Kung Bao Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. dried mushrooms or fresh; 1 whole large chicken breast, skinned, split and boned; 1 tsp. cornstarch; 3 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. cooking oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 large green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 c. bamboo shoots, cut in half lengthwise; 2 Tbsp. chopped peanuts; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1 pkg. frozen pea pods

Servings: persons

1/2 c. dried mushrooms or fresh
1 whole large chicken breast, skinned, split and boned
1 tsp. cornstarch
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 c. bamboo shoots, cut in half lengthwise
2 Tbsp. chopped peanuts
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 pkg. frozen pea pods

1
If you use dried mushrooms, then soak them in enough warm water to cover for 30 minutes, then squeeze the mushrooms to drain well.
2
Chop mushrooms, discarding stems.
3
Cut chicken into bite size pieces.
4
Blend 1 tablespoon cold water into cornstarch; stir in soy sauce.
5
Set aside.
6
Preheat a wok or a large skillet over high heat; add cooking oil.
7
Stir-fry garlic in hot oil for 30 seconds.
8
Add green pepper, bamboo shoots, peanuts, red pepper, mushrooms and pea pods.
9
Stir-fry 2 minutes.
10
Remove from wok. (Add more oil, if necessary.)
11
Add chicken; stir-fry 2 minutes or until chicken is done.
12
Stir soy mixture; stir into chicken.
13
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
14
Add green pepper, bamboo shoots, peanuts, red pepper, mushrooms and pea pods; cover and cook 1 minute.
15
Serve at once.
16
You can serve this over white or brown rice.

143

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. dried mushrooms or fresh, 1 whole large chicken breast, skinned, split and boned, 1 tsp. cornstarch, 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Kung Bao 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.

Kung Bao Chicken

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