Jul 14 2026
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Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Jade garden
Time30m
Serves4

Spicy stir-fried chicken with peanuts

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Ingredients

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Protein

Vegetables

Sauce

Oils

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the bell pepper and zucchini into small pieces. Chop the green onions, separating the white and green parts. Mince the garlic and ginger.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Make the Sauce

    In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, Sichuan peppercorns, and chili paste. Set aside.

  2. 4

    Stir-Fry the Chicken

    Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

  3. 5

    Cook the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the chopped bell pepper, zucchini, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet crisp.

  4. 6

    Combine Everything

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir well to combine. Add the peanuts and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all the ingredients.

  5. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat, garnish with the green parts of the green onions, and serve hot over rice or noodles.

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