Chinese recipe

Kung Pao Chicken

Name: Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp Chinese rice wine or dry sherry; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 cup chicken broth or water; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3-4 dried red chilies, deseeded and cut into halves; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece of ginger, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts; 4-5 green onions, sliced diagonally; Steamed white rice; Sesame seeds for garnish (optional); Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

A classic and flavorful Chinese dish, Kung Pao Chicken is a spicy stir-fry loaded with chicken, peanuts, and vegetables, perfect for serving four people.

Total time

30 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

Main CourseSpicy

Nutrition

Estimated, per serving

calories: 380kcal
protein: 25g
Carbs: 15g
fat: 25g

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