KUNG PAO CHICKEN

 Kung Pao Chicken is a Chinese stir-fried dish that is a classic Sichuan recipe. It is also known as Kung Po or Gong BaoIt is considered one of the most popular Chinese dishes, together with Char Siu, Wonton Soup, Siomai, and Chow Mien.

INGREDIENTS

Metric

1 pound chicken breast fillet cut into 1-inch cubes

3 tablespoons oil

⅓ cup raw peanuts

1 small zucchini about a cup , cut into cubes (optional)

1 stalk green onion white part chopped finely, green part cut into 1-inch pieces

1 red bell pepper cut into cubes

MARINADE:

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or cooking wine

SAUCE:

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine

1 teaspoon cornstarch

¼ cup water

4-6 pcs whole dried chilis seeds removed

1 tablespoon garlic minced

INSTRUCTIONS

1 pound chicken breast fillet,1 tablespoon soy sauce,1 tablespoon cornstarch,1 teaspoon baking soda,1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine

In a bowl, combine the chicken and all ingredients for the marinade. Marinate for 15 minutes.

1 tablespoon sugar,1 teaspoon rice vinegar,1 tablespoon soy sauce,1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine,1 teaspoon cornstarch,¼ cup water

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sauce. Set aside until ready to use.

3 tablespoons oil,⅓ cup raw peanuts

In a wok or large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the peanuts and cook, stirring regularly until they turn golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, remove the peanuts from the oil and transfer them in a bowl. Set it aside for later.

1 stalk green onion,4-6 pcs whole dried chilis,1 tablespoon garlic

In the same oil, saute the dried chilis, white part of the green onion, and garlic..

Add the marinated chicken pieces and stir-fry for about a minute or just until cooked no longer pink.

1 small zucchini

Add the zucchini and fry for a 2-3 minutes or just until cooked but still crisp.

1 red bell pepper

Turn the heat to high. Add roasted peanuts and red bell pepper and give it a quick stir.

Then pour in the sauce (make sure to mix before adding). Stir until it thickens. Turn off the heat and add green onions.

Transfer to a serving bowl or divide over bowls of rice.

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