Kung Pao Chicken
By
Rebecca Clark
@Ladybug1274
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I absolutly love this recipe!! My teenage son also loves this made with Firm Tofu. How many teenagers like Tofu? Not many.
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp
- soy sauce
- 8 tsp
- mirin
- 2 Tbsp
- peanut oil
- 2 Tbsp
- oyster sauce
- 2 Tbsp
- water
- 2 Tbsp
- chili oil
- 4 tsp
- rice vinegar
- 4 small
- chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
- 4 Tbsp
- cornstartch
- 4 to 6 c
- peanut oil or vegetable oil
- 2/3 c
- unsalted roasted peanuts
- 10 to 12
- dried arbol chiles
- 2 tsp
- minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp
- red chili flakes
- 4 Tbsp
- chopped green onion
- cooked white or brown rice
MARINADE/SAUCE
MAIN DISH
ON THE SIDE
How to Make Kung Pao Chicken
- 1Make the marinade by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
- 2Cut the chicken into bite-size chunks, then stir it into the marinade, cover, and chill for 1 hour. Stir the chicken a couple times as it marinates.
- 3After 1 hour, pour the marinated chicken into a wire mesh strainer over a bowl. When all the liquid has strained off the chicken, dump the chicken into a medium bowl and sprinkle with the cornstarch while tossing to coat each piece evenly. Save the sauce in the bowl.
- 4Heat 4 to 6 cups of oil in a large saucepan or wok over medium heat. When the oil begins to shimmer (around 300 degrees F), drop the chicken into the oil and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the chicken begins to brown. Remove the chicken to a plate , then preheat a large saute pan over medium heat. If using a wok, rinse the wok and preheat it over medium heat.
- 5When your pan or wok is hot, add the strained sauce, peanuts, dried chilies, garlic, and chili flakes. When the sauce begins to boil, add the chicken and cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the green onions and cook for 1 more minute, or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken has darkened. Pour out onto a serving plate and serve with white or brown rice.
About Kung Pao Chicken
Course/Dish: Chicken, Other Main Dishes
Regional Style: Asian
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
