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 chicken breast; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 5 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon sherry wine; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 3 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 8 red chili peppers; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 cup green onion, chopped; ½ cup peanuts

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken breast
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
5 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sherry wine
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 red chili peppers
1 teaspoon ginger
1 cup green onion, chopped
½ cup peanuts

1
Cut up chicken in 1/2 inch pieces and coat with 2 tsp corn starch an set aside.
2
Mix the soy sauce, 4 tbls water and sugar and set aside.
3
Mix 1 tbls water and 1 tsp corn starch and set aside.
4
Heat up wok with 3 tbls of peanut oil.
5
Add chili peppers and cook for 15 seconds.
6
Add chicken and stir fry until cooked.
7
Drain the oil from the wok.
8
Add crushed red pepper flakes, green onions, ginger, peanuts and stir fry.
9
Add sherry and rice vinegar and stir fry.
10
Add soy sauce mixture and bring to a rolling boil.
11
Add cornstarch mixture and stir until it thickens.
12
Serve with rice.

465

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken breast, 3 tablespoons peanut oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 5 tablespoons water, 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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