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Kung Pao Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken is a classic Sichuan dish that brings a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. This quick weeknight meal is loved by many for its bold taste and easy preparation.
Ready in 35 minutes · serves 4 · 400 calories per serving · chinese cuisine.
35
min total
4
servings
400
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 1 poundchicken breast, diced
- 0.5 cuppeanuts
- 1 mediumred bell pepper, chopped
- 1 mediumgreen bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonhoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 1 tablespooncornstarch
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 teaspoonginger, minced
- 1 teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
- 2 stalksgreen onions, chopped
Instructions
- 01
In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- 02
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds.
- 03
Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 04
Add bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
- 05
Stir in peanuts and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute.
- 06
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.