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.

Anil Shahi
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This Kung Pao chicken is delicious! The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Noah Burnett
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I love how easy this Kung Pao chicken is to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Michelle Ugmares
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This was my first time making Kung Pao chicken and it turned out great! The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Ajit Kumal
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This Kung Pao chicken is amazing! I love the way the sauce coats the chicken and the vegetables.


Kushal Patel
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I've tried many Kung Pao chicken recipes but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy.


Dauda Nadia
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This Kung Pao chicken is delicious! The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Pepito Segovia
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I love how easy this Kung Pao chicken is to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Timothy Jacksin
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This was my first time making Kung Pao chicken and it turned out great! The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Kadijata Bah
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I've made this Kung Pao chicken recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy.


Md Simol
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This Kung Pao chicken is amazing! I love the sweet and spicy flavor. It's also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


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