KUNG PAO CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS

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Categories     Chicken     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Marinade:
1/4 Cup water
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 egg
1/4 Cup cornstarch
2 Tablespoons olive oil
Kung Pao Chicken:
1 Pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced into 1/2-inch pieces, rinse and drained
1 Teaspoon cooking wine
2-1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1/3 Cup water
2-1/2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided use
12 whole dry chili peppers (smaller than 3 inches; if longer, cut in half)1/4 Cup diced green onion, white part only, in 1/2-inch pieces
1 Teaspoon ground ginger
1 Teaspoon ground garlic
1 Teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
1/2 Tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1/2 tablespoon water
1 Teaspoon sesame oil
2 Ounces dry roasted cashews

Steps:

  • 1. Combine marinade ingredients. Add chicken; refrigerate at least 1 hour. 2. Combine wine, soy sauce and water; set aside 3. Heat wok on high heat 10 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons oil and heat well. 4. Remove chicken from marinade and add to wok. Stir-fry quickly, 60 seconds. Remove chicken; drain well. 5. Add chili peppers. Stir-fry until they darken. If wok becomes too dry, add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. 6. Add green onions, ginger, garlic and crushed red chili pepper. Stir-fry 5 seconds. 7. Return chicken to wok; stir soy sauce/wine mixture and add; stir until sauce boils, then add cornstarch mix to thicken. 8. Add sesame oil and cashews. Stir and fold until ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

Zobi Zobiafr
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This recipe is a great starting point for kung pao chicken. I like to add a few more vegetables, such as broccoli and carrots.


Betelhem Temesgen
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I love this recipe! It's my go-to for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Nethmi Premathilaka
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Easy to make and delicious! I used a store-bought kung pao sauce, and it turned out great.


Chad Faucette
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Chris Garcia
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I've tried many kung pao chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is particularly delicious, with just the right amount of heat and sweetness. I also appreciate that the recipe uses chicken thighs, which are more flavorful than chi


Sakib Khan
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This kung pao chicken recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow, and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. I especially love the addition of cashews, which add a nice crunch and nutty flavor.


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