Best 4 Easy Delicious Kung Pao Chicken Recipes
Craving a delectable and easy-to-make Kung Pao chicken that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further! This iconic dish, originating from China's Sichuan province, is a symphony of flavors, combining the savoriness of chicken with the spicy heat of chili peppers, the sweetness of sugar, and the nutty aroma of peanuts. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will equip you with all the essential knowledge and techniques to create an unforgettable Kung Pao chicken experience right in the comfort of your own home.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
KUNG PAO CHICKEN
Spicy chicken with peanuts, similar to what is served in Chinese restaurants. It is easy to make, and you can be as sloppy with the measurements as you want. They reduce to a nice, thick sauce. Substitute cashews for peanuts, or bamboo shoots for the water chestnuts. You can't go wrong! Enjoy!
Provided by Arlena
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To Make Marinade: Combine 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture and mix together. Place chicken pieces in a glass dish or bowl and add marinade. Toss to coat. Cover dish and place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- To Make Sauce: In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture, chili paste, vinegar and sugar. Mix together and add green onion, garlic, water chestnuts and peanuts. In a medium skillet, heat sauce slowly until aromatic.
- Meanwhile, remove chicken from marinade and saute in a large skillet until meat is white and juices run clear. When sauce is aromatic, add sauteed chicken to it and let simmer together until sauce thickens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 595.6 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
KUNG PAO CHICKEN
My family loves the kung pao chicken from our favorite Chinese restaurant. But in less time than it takes for the delivery guy to arrive, we can be digging into a steaming platter of this copycat recipe! -Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, salt and pepper; set aside., Place remaining cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir in the stock, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce and chili sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in batches in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry onion and red pepper in remaining oil for 2-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Stir in cilantro and peanuts.
Nutrition Facts :
KUNG PAO CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breast, sesame oil, zucchini, red pepper, peanuts, dried chili pods, garlic cloves, green onion, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, water, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, rice wine
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken with all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- In an oiled pan, cook chicken on medium-high heat until cooked through on both sides. Remove from pan.
- Add sesame oil, zucchini, and red pepper, and sauté in pan for 3 minutes.
- Add peanuts and sauté for another 3 minutes.
- Add dried chilies, garlic, ginger, and green onion, and sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Add chicken, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch slurry, and sauté until well mixed.
- Garnish with more green onion and serve with rice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 19 grams
CRISPY KUNG PAO CHICKEN
This is an easy recipe. The chicken is extra crispy with out being greasy and the sauce is excellent. Serve with hot cooked white rice.
Provided by tristin
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 1 quart of vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or electric skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Toss chicken with beaten egg in a bowl until coated. Place the panko in a shallow dish, then drop the egg coated chicken pieces into the panko one at a time, and roll to coat; set aside.
- Deep fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the chicken to drain on a paper towel, and keep warm.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir in garlic, ginger, green onion, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until the garlic and ginger begin to turn golden brown, then pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in water, then stir into the boiling sauce to thicken. Cook and stir until the sauce clears, about 45 seconds.
- Toss the fried chicken with the sauce and peanuts in the wok to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1017.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 162.2 mg, Fat 71.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 43.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 3270.5 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
Tips:
- To make the chicken extra crispy, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts. The thighs have more fat, which will help to keep the chicken moist and juicy.
- If you don't have Shaoxing wine, you can substitute dry sherry or white wine.
- If you don't have Chinese black vinegar, you can substitute balsamic vinegar or rice vinegar.
- To make the sauce thicker, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the sauce and bring it to a boil.
- Serve Kung Pao chicken over rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Kung Pao chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give Kung Pao chicken a try!
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