Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
A spicy stir-fried dish made with chicken, peanuts, and vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and marinate with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a teaspoon of sesame oil for about 15 minutes.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the bell pepper and zucchini into small pieces. Chop the green onions, separating the white and green parts.
- 3
Stir-Fry
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Cook the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add more oil if necessary. Add the minced ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the bell pepper, zucchini, and white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Combine
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the peanuts, rice vinegar, and the remaining soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 6
Serve
Garnish with the green parts of the green onions and serve hot with steamed rice.
