Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
Make Kung Pao Chicken Recipe in just 45m. 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
Cooking Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Marinate with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch for 15-20 minutes.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
While the chicken is marinating, chop the bell peppers into small pieces, slice the green onions, and mince the garlic and ginger.
Sauce Preparation
- 3
Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, combine the remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5
Cook the Chicken
Add the marinated chicken pieces to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
- 6
- 7
Add the Sauce
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 8
Finish with Peanuts and Green Onions
Stir in the roasted peanuts and sliced green onions. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
Serving
- 9
Serve
Serve the Kung Pao Chicken hot over steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy!
