Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
Savor the bold flavors of Kung Pao Chicken, featuring tender chicken stir-fried with peanuts, bell peppers, and a spicy, savory sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil until well combined. Set aside.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Stir-Fry Vegetables
In the same skillet, add the dried red chilies, red and green bell peppers. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 5
Combine Everything
Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Serve
Remove from heat, sprinkle with peanuts and sliced green onions before serving. Serve hot with steamed rice.