contemporary kung pao chicken

St. Louis, MO
Updated on Feb 4, 2013

I first had this when I was volunteering at the Botanical Garden for the Chinese Festival. Everyone who watched the demonstration was served a generous serving and recieved a copy of the recipe. Since then, I have made copies of the recipe and given them to friends. My copy is getting worn out, but is still usable. Now I'll have a new copy! Also this can be used with beef, shrimp, scallops, even tofu.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium piece peeled fresh ginger, minced or grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2or3 - serano peppers, sliced
  • 1 pound chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless, cut into 1/2" cubes
  • 2 - celery stalks, diced
  • 1/2 - medium onion, chopped
  • 3 - scallion stalks, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cooked peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  • FOR KUNG PAO SAUCE
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white cooking wine (i used pinot grigio)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

How To Make contemporary kung pao chicken

  • Step 1
    Combine the Kung Pao Sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic and hot pepper. Stir-fry until aromatic.
  • Step 3
    Add the chicken and saute until it turns white.
  • Step 4
    Add the Kung Pao Sauce and mix well until evenly coated.
  • Step 5
    Add the celery, onion, and peanuts. Stir and mix evenly.
  • Step 6
    Remove from heat. Toss and garnish with the scallion. Serve hot with white rice. DELISH!

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