Servings:4
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time10minutes
Total Time25minutes
Ingredients
2Tbsplow-sodium soy sauce,divided, then more to taste
1Tbspmirin
3tspcornstarch,divided
1 1/4lbsboneless skinless chicken breastsor thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2TbspChinese black vinegar
1Tbsphoisin sauce
1 1/2tspsesame oil
2Tbspwater or low-sodium chicken broth,or a little more if needed
1Tbsphoney
2Tbsplight olive oilor vegetable oil
10dried red oriental chilies,halved and seeded (or 1 tsp red pepper flakes)*
4green onions,chopped, white and green portions separated
3garlic cloves,minced (1 Tbsp)
2tsppeeled and minced fresh ginger
1/3cupunsalted dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl whisk together 1 Tbsp soy sauce and mirin with 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch. Add chicken and let rest 10 minutes at room temperature (or for several hours in the fridge).
In a small mixing bowl stir together remaining 1 Tbsp soy sauce with remaining 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch. Add black vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, water or broth, and honey and whisk to blend well. Set aside.
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until no longer pink, about 1 1/2 – 2 minutes per side.
Scoot chicken to one side of the pan, add red chilies, white portion of green onions and garlic and saute 1 minute. Pour in sauce and cook and toss until thickened, about 1 minute.
Toss in green portion of green onions and peanuts. If needed season with salt (or more soy sauce), thin with a little more water if needed. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
*The peppers are spicy so if you don’t like heat you can omit this ingredient.
Nutrition Facts
Kung Pao Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 91mg30%
Sodium 617mg27%
Potassium 677mg19%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 361IU7%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Kung Pao Chicken
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