Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
Make Kung Pao Chicken Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
For Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the bell pepper, slice the zucchini, and cut the carrots into thin strips. Mince the garlic and ginger, and chop the green onions.
- 3
Make the Sauce
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until the cornstarch is dissolved.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5
Cook the Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the hot oil. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and slightly golden. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 6
- 7
Combine Everything
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- 8
Finish Cooking
Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and everything is heated through.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Stir in the roasted peanuts and chopped green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
