Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Name: Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Dried Red Chili Flakes; 1 teaspoon Cornstarch; 1/4 cups Chicken Broth; 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1/2 teaspoons Sambal Oelek; 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Sugar; 1 teaspoon Hoisin Sauce; 1 teaspoon Cornstarch, Dissolved In 2 Teaspoons Cold Water

Servings: persons

3 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Dried Red Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1/4 cups Chicken Broth
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1/2 teaspoons Sambal Oelek
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Hoisin Sauce
1 teaspoon Cornstarch, Dissolved In 2 Teaspoons Cold Water

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Marinade: In a bowl, combine 2 tbs soy sauce, chili flakes and corn starch.
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Add chicken that has been chopped into bite-size pieces.
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Stir to coat and let stand for 10 minutes.
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Prepare sauce: In a separate bowl, combine chicken stock, 2 tbsp soy sauce, sambal, balsamic vinegar, sugar and hoisin sauce.
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Set aside.
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Heat 2 tbsp oil in a nonstick skillet.
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Add chicken and marinade.
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Stir fry until no longer pink.
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Add prepared sauce and simmer for 5 10 minutes.
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Add the dissolved corn starch to thicken.
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Serve over hot noodles or rice.
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Enjoy!
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You can add veggies, tofu or use thighs instead.
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I sometimes double the sauce (my hubby likes lots of extra sauce).
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When I do, I dont quite double the sambal.
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This dish is quite spicy as is.
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You can adjust the chili flakes and sambal to you preferred spiciness.

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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: 3 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, 1 teaspoon Dried Red Chili Flakes, 1 teaspoon 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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