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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Stir-Fry
Rice
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Prepare Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking Rice
- 3
Rinse Rice
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess starch.
- 4
Cook Rice
In a pot, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
Stir-Frying
- 5
Prepare Vegetables
Chop the red and green bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and ginger, and slice the green onions.
- 6
Heat Oil
In a large wok or frying pan, heat peanut oil over medium-high heat.
- 7
Cook Chicken
Add the marinated chicken to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- 8
Add Vegetables
Add the chopped bell peppers, dried red chili peppers, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
- 9
Finish Sauce
Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and roasted peanuts. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 10
Serve
Serve the Kung Po Chicken over the cooked white rice and garnish with sliced green onions.
