Kung Pao Chicken Ii (Copycat) Recipe

Name: Kung Pao Chicken Ii (Copycat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken meat, cut in bite size pieces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided; 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, skinless; 10 whole dried red chili peppers; 4 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup water chestnut, diced (optional); SAUCE; 1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sherry wine; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs chicken meat, cut in bite size pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, skinless
10 whole dried red chili peppers
4 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup water chestnut, diced (optional)
SAUCE
1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sherry wine
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil

1
Combine chicken, salt, egg white, and cornstarch. Mix well by hand and set aside.
2
In a small bowl, blend all sauce ingredients. Set aside.
3
Add 2 tablespoons oil to heated wok and stir fry chicken. Cook the chicken until it's golden to golden brown on each side. Remove to serving bowl.
4
Add 2 more tablespoons oil to same wok.
5
Toss peanuts and chili peppers in the wok and stir fry until peppers turn dark red.
6
Remove from wok and add to chicken. Lower Heat. If necessary, add more oil.
7
Stir fry green onions and garlic for several seconds. (Do not let garlic burn.).
8
Return chicken, peanuts and peppers to wok and stir fry a few seconds to combine.
9
Add water chestnuts and combined sauce ingredients and stir fry till heated through and thickened (less than a minute).
10
Serve over rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs chicken meat, cut in bite size pieces, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Kung Pao Chicken Ii (Copycat) 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 Ii (Copycat)

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