Lori's Pao Chicken Recipe

Name: Lori's 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; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch; 1 ½ tablespoons water; 1 garlic clove (minced); 4 small dried chilies; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon ginger (minced); ½ cup peanuts (chopped, toasted)

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
1 ½ tablespoons water
1 garlic clove (minced)
4 small dried chilies
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
½ cup peanuts (chopped, toasted)

1
Combine the chicken, soy sauce, cornstarch, water, garlic and chilies.
2
Let stand 30 minutes.
3
Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, salt, sesame oil and ginger.
4
Heat oil in a wok.
5
Add chicken mix.
6
Stir-fry 3 minutes.
7
Remove with a slotted spoon.
8
To wok add sauce mix.
9
Cook 1 minute.
10
Return chicken.
11
Heat through.
12
Add peanuts.

455

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch, 1 ½ tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Lori's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lori's Pao Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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