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Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Kung Pao Chicken
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Kung Pao Chicken is a spicy, stir-fried dish made with chicken, peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers. It is a classic dish from the Sichuan province of China.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup dried red chilies, stems removed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and white pepper. Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon sugar to make the sauce.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the dried red chilies and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
  6. Add the bell pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the peanuts and green onions. Pour in the sauce and stir-fry until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables, about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately with rice.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of dried red chilies to your preferred spice level.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with firm tofu or tempeh.
  • You can add other vegetables like zucchini or carrots.

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