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
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
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
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 (THE BEST RECIPE!)
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
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
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
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
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
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
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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