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easy delicious kung pao chicken

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Recipe by
melissa harris
@mharrisrn
winfield, KS

This is a spicy recipe! Lots of ingredients, but well worth it. I find that once I had these ingredients in my cabinet, I was able to make this recipe several times over. My family loves it, so we eat it a lot! My favorite part is that it all cooks in one single skillet. Great served over rice.

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yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For easy delicious kung pao chicken

  • 4
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 2 Tbsp
    frying oil
  • 1/4 c
    peanuts
  • 2 c
    broccoli florets
  • 1 c
    mushrooms, fresh sliced
  • 5 stalk
    scallions, sliced
  • 1 stick
    celery, chopped
  • 1 md
    bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    crushed red pepper
  • 3 - 4 sm
    dried chili peppers
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 4 Tbsp
    light soy sauce
  • 2 tsp
    garlic chili paste
  • 2 tsp
    dry sherry
  • 2 tsp
    sesame oil
  • 2 tsp
    red wine vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • water, if needed to thin the sauce

How To Make easy delicious kung pao chicken

  • 1
    Cut the chicken into small pieces. Cook in oil 5-10 minutes until cooked through Set aside.
  • 2
    Add peanuts and stir-fry until lightly browned. Set aside.
  • 3
    Cover to keep warm.
  • 4
    In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli, mushrooms, scallions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, and dried chili peppers to desired tenderness. May need to add a bit more oil. (I use olive oil). Pan scrapings add flavor, so don't be shy.
  • 5
    In the meantime, make the Kung Pao sauce with the remaining ingredients. Mix well.
  • 6
    Pour over vegetables in the skillet.
  • 7
    Turn the heat up and stir until the sauce thickens.
  • 8
    Reduce the heat to warm. Add chicken and top with peanuts. Serve over rice.
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