Description
A quick recipe for preparing classic Kung Pao Chicken at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
- 1/2 cup dried red chili peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peanuts and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Remove peanuts and set aside.
- Add the chili peppers to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not burn.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the wok and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add the marinated chicken to the wok and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer. Stir the cornstarch slurry and pour it into the wok. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Return the peanuts to the wok and toss everything together. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of dried chili peppers based on your preferred spice level.
- Serve this dish over steamed white or brown rice.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: Kung Pao Chicken, easy chicken recipe, Chinese stir-fry, spicy chicken, peanuts