Chinese Kung Pao Chicken 1770080254898 72z8
A classic Szechuan stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and a signature spicy-tangy sauce.

Total
30 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
4
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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
Marinate the chicken cubes with one teaspoon of soy sauce and one teaspoon of cornstarch for 15 minutes.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and the rest of the cornstarch to create the sauce.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Add the dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, stir-frying briefly until fragrant and darkened.
- 5
Add the chicken to the wok and stir-fry until the exterior turns white and opaque.
- 6
Toss in the ginger, garlic, and the white parts of the green onions, cooking for another minute.
- 7
Pour the sauce mixture into the wok, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- 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
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 840 mg |
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