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Chinese Kung Pao Chicken 1770080254898 72z8

A classic Szechuan stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and a signature spicy-tangy sauce.

Chinese Kung Pao Chicken 1770080254898 72z8

Total

30 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken breast, cubed
  • 0.5 cup Roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 10 pieces Dried red chili peppers
  • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinkiang black vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the chicken cubes with one teaspoon of soy sauce and one teaspoon of cornstarch for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and the rest of the cornstarch to create the sauce.

  3. 3

    Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Add the dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, stir-frying briefly until fragrant and darkened.

  5. 5

    Add the chicken to the wok and stir-fry until the exterior turns white and opaque.

  6. 6

    Toss in the ginger, garlic, and the white parts of the green onions, cooking for another minute.

  7. 7

    Pour the sauce mixture into the wok, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.

  8. 8

    Stir in the roasted peanuts and the remaining green onion tops, then serve immediately over rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

385

19% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein32 g
Carbohydrate14 g
Fat22 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium840 mg

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