Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Name: 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, cubed; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts; 1 red bell pepper, chopped into cubes; 3 -4 chopped scallions; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 dried hot red chili peppers; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; rice, to serve it with

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 egg
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 red bell pepper, chopped into cubes
3 -4 chopped scallions
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 dried hot red chili peppers
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
rice, to serve it with

1
Toss cubed chicken w/ 3T cornstarch, egg, and 1/2 t salt. Let rest for 30 minutes.
2
In a wok heat oil and fry chicken till brown (do it w/ pretty hot oil because the longer it takes to cook the tougher the chicken.
3
Drain chicken on paper towels and remove oil from pan.
4
In a bowl put 1 t sesame oil, vinegar, 3 T water, 1/2 t salt, 2 t cornstarch, soy sauce, and whisk for 30 seconds.
5
Add garlic, ginger, bell peppers, and scallions for 30 seconds more.
6
Add hot peppers and whisk 10 seconds.
7
Add sauce to wok and stir till thickens and starts to clear.
8
Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes, add peanuts, mix well and drizzle w/sesame oil.

1597

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed, 1 egg, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, 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.

Kung Pao Chicken

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