Best 6 Kung Po Chicken Recipes

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Kung Po chicken is a classic Sichuan dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, peanuts, spicy peppers, and a rich, aromatic sauce. The dish is believed to have originated in the late Qing dynasty and remains a popular choice in restaurants and home kitchens around the world. The combination of sweet, sour, savory, and spicy flavors makes this dish a favorite among many. If you're looking for a flavorful and exciting recipe to try, Kung Po chicken is a great choice. It can be easily adapted to your own taste preferences, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KUNG PAO CHICKEN



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This is a recipe that I've used for years. It's so quick and easy for a week night meal and has such wonderful flavor.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 22m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons light sesame oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons green onions, chopped with tops
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to your own taste)
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger (can use fresh grated if preferred)
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts
4 cups cooked rice, hot

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and cornstarch in small bowl.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Heat oil in large non-stick skillet or wok on medium heat.
  • Add chicken.
  • Stir fry 5- 7 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add onions, garlic, red pepper and ginger to skillet.
  • Stir fry 15 seconds.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Combine vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl.
  • Stir well.
  • Add to skillet.
  • Return chicken to skillet.
  • Stir until chicken is well coated.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over hot rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.3, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 1052.6, Carbohydrate 83.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 45.5

KUNG PAO CHICKEN



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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

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1 ounce hot chile paste
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
4 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
4 ounces chopped peanuts

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 (THE BEST RECIPE!)



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Kung Pao Chicken is a Chinese takeout loaded with spicy chicken, peanuts, vegetables in a mouthwatering Kung Pao sauce.

Provided by Rasa Malaysia

Categories     Chinese Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 oz. (340 g) boneless & skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons roasted peanuts
6-8 dried red chilies, seeded and cut into halves
3 tablespoons oil
5 slices peeled fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, sliced diagonally
1 stalk scallion, cut into rings
1 tablespoon corn starch
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese Shaoxing rice wine, optional
1 teaspoon oil
1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon corn starch

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken meat into small cubes, rinse in water, pat dry with paper towels and marinate with the ingredients above for 30 minutes.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat up a wok with one tablespoon of oil and stir-fry the marinated chicken until they are 70% cook. Dish out and set aside. Clean the wok and add in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil until it's fully heated. Add in the ginger and garlic slices and do a quick stir before adding in the dried red chilies.
  • Stir fry the dried red chilies until aromatic and smell spicy, then add in the chicken meat. Do a few quick stirs before adding in the roasted peanuts. Add the sauce and stir continuously until the chicken meat is nicely coated with the sauce. Add in the scallions, stir to combine well with the chicken, dish out and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 73 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 872 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams unsaturated fat

KUNG PAO CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 dried red chiles remove stems and cut in halves
1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced, smashed
1 garlic, smashed
1 green onion, cut the white part into 1/2 -inch pieces, julienne the green parts
1/4 cup deep-fried peanuts
2 tablespoons chicken stock plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed together to make slurry

Steps:

  • Marinade: In a non-reactive bowl, prepare the marinade. Combine the rice wine, peanut oil, soy sauce, salt and cornstarch. Stir in the chicken pieces and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.
  • Over high heat, in a wok, bring the peanut oil to almost smoking temperature. Stir-fry the chilies, ginger, garlic and white part of the green onions for 30 to 40 seconds, or until the chilies turn dark. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden in color.
  • Add the sauce and bring to a boil. Add the peanuts. Thicken with the slurry and continue to cook until glossy. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with julienne green onions.

KUNG PO CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

7 tablespoons cold vegetable stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinkiang black rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon chili sauce
2 skinless chicken breasts or 4 thighs, cut into 1/2-inch slices
Salt and ground white pepper
1 tablespoon potato flour or cornstarch
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
4 dried red chiles
1 tablespoon Shaohsing rice wine or dry sherry
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
2 scallions, chopped into 1-inch lengths
Handful of dry-roasted cashews

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Add the vegetable stock, cornstarch, hoisin sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar and chili sauce to a medium bowl and stir to combine.
  • For the chicken: Place the chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the potato flour or cornstarch and mix well to coat the chicken pieces.
  • Heat a wok over high heat until it starts to smoke and then add the peanut oil. Add the Sichuan peppercorns and dried chiles and fry for a few seconds, then add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 2 minutes. As the chicken begins to turn opaque, add the rice wine or dry sherry. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then pour in the sauce.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, add the red pepper and cook until the meat is cooked through and the sauce has thickened and become slightly sticky in consistency, another 2 minutes. Add the scallions and cook for 1 minute. Toss in the cashews, then transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.

KUNG PO PRAWNS



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Whip up this budget-friendly, Chinese favourite in just 20 minutes

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Main course, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tsp cornflour
2 tbsp light soy sauce
400g large raw prawns , frozen is fine, butterflied (see tip, below)
2 tbsp Chinese rice vinegar
1 heaped tbsp tomato purée
1 tsp caster sugar
2 tbsp sunflower or groundnut oil
85g unsalted, roasted peanuts
6 small or 3 large whole dried chillies
2 x 225g cans water chestnuts , drained
thumb-sized piece ginger , finely grated
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Mix the cornflour and 1 tbsp soy sauce, toss in the prawns and set aside for 10 mins. Stir the vinegar, remaining soy sauce, tomato purée, sugar and 2 tbsp water together to make a sauce.
  • When you're ready to cook, heat a large frying pan or wok until very hot, then add 1 tbsp oil. Fry the prawns until they are golden in places and have opened out- then tip them out of the pan.
  • Heat the remaining oil and add the peanuts, chillies and water chestnuts. Stir-fry for 2 mins or until the peanuts start to colour, then add the ginger and garlic and fry for 1 more min. Tip in the prawns and sauce and simmer for 2 mins until thickened slightly. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 2.07 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a combination of light and dark meat chicken for the best flavor and texture.
  • Marinate the chicken in a flavorful sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Use a large wok or skillet to cook the chicken so that it has plenty of room to brown.
  • Cook the chicken over high heat until it is cooked through, but not dry.
  • Add the vegetables to the wok or skillet and cook until they are tender-crisp.
  • Stir in the sauce and cook until it is heated through.
  • Serve the Kung Po Chicken over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Kung Po Chicken is a classic Chinese dish that is easy to make at home. With its flavorful sauce, tender chicken, and crisp vegetables, it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give Kung Po Chicken a try.

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