| Course | Main Dish |
|---|---|
| Cuisines | Chinese |
| Cooking Methods | Stir-frying |
| Diets | Gluten Free, Low Carb |
| Main categories | Ethnic Authentic, Everyday Food |
| Main Ingredient | Poultry, Vegetables |
Kung Pao Chicken
Serves: 10 people
This spicy dish is a menu staple in Chinese restaurants, but you can easily have it prepared at your home using quality ingredients by skilled cooks.
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Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Saute pan, Sharp knifes, Skillet, Spatula, Top Stove, WokIngredients
- 3 pounds chicken thighs boneless skinless, diced
Marinade for chicken:
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon dry sherry for non-alcohol sub apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil divided
Stir Fry
- 4 tablespoons fresh ginger finely chopped
- 8 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 cup onion 1/2 inch dice
- 1 cup green bell pepper 1/2 inch dice
- 1 cup red bell pepper 1/2 inch dice
- 1 cup celery 1/2 inch dice
- 1/2 cup green onion cut into 1/2 inch lengths
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce or Sriracha
- 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
Instructions
- Place the diced chicken in a medium bowl.
- Add the marinade ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Let chicken marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Heat a large sauté pan or wok over high heat
- Add 1 tablespoon of the oil.
- Carefully place chicken pieces in pan, spreading them out. Cook without stirring for a minute or so, then stir-fry and cook until chicken is almost fully done. Remove from pan and set aside.
- To the same pan add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
- Add the ginger and garlic and cook for a minute or less, just until garlic is golden.
- Add all the vegetables to the pan and stir-fry for a minute or two.
- Add the cooked reserved chicken, mixing well to combine.
- Stir-fry for several minutes more, then add the soy sauce and chili-garlic sauce.
- Adjust seasonings. Vegetables should be slightly crisp, not limp and chicken should be cooked through.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanuts.
Reheating/Serving Instructions
Heat in microwave, covered, on full power.
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 1357mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 723IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
Kung Pao Chicken
$30.00 cooking fee
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