KUNG PAO CHICKEN

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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

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chicken stock
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce or 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1 small red onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts

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.

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Emma McCune
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OMG! This Kung Pao chicken is amazing! The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


ANIME CLIPS
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I thought the Kung Pao chicken was just okay. The sauce was a bit bland and the chicken was a bit dry. I would not make this dish again.


The man that got his email back
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The Kung Pao chicken was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best Kung Pao chicken he had ever had.


Rele leesky
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I followed the recipe exactly and my Kung Pao chicken turned out great! It was easy to make and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Jeff Robinson
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This Kung Pao chicken was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. The chicken was crispy and tender. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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