Kung Pao Chicken
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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Kung pao chicken recipe with bell peppers, onions, lean white meat, and a spicy sauce that rivals authentic Chinese takeout!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, (681g) cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, (6g) divided
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce , (75ml) divided
- 5 teaspoons sesame oil, (10ml) divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons water, (45ml)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, (45ml)
- 3 tablespoons honey, (45ml)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, (30ml)
- 1 cup diced white onion, (115g) 3/4-inch dice
- 2 cups diced bell pepper, (262g) red and green, 3/4-inch dice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic, (10g)
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger, (9g)
- 8 pieces dried red chilies, cut in half and seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, (22g)
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions, (1g)
Instructions
- Add diced chicken, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and black pepper to a medium-sized bowl, mix to combine. Allow chicken to marinate while preparing the other ingredients.
- To make the sauce, whisk together 3 tablespoons water, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a medium-sized bowl.
- Make a cornstarch slurry by whisking together 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water.
- Heat a wok or large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil, once the oil is hot add the marinated chicken in a single layer in the pan.
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