Kung Pao Chicken is a classic Chinese dish that combines tender chicken, peanuts, and vegetables in a spicy, savory sauce. It’s a balance of flavors and textures that is both delicious and satisfying.
Kung Pao Chicken is a classic Chinese dish that combines tender chicken, peanuts, and vegetables in a spicy, savory sauce. It’s a balance of flavors and textures that is both delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 4 dried red chilies
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 bell pepper diced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Stir until chicken is well coated. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peanuts and dried red chilies, and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken to the wok and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add green onions and bell pepper to the wok, and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg
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I dunno… felt like something was missing. Maybe more spice? I expected better.
I think you might be right! A bit of ginger or garlic could really amp it up. I added those and it was awesome.
Nah, I thought it was perfect! The peanuts give it lots of flavor, and the chilies are spicy enough.
Too much soy sauce! My kids wouldn’t eat it. I’m never making this again.
Kung Pao Chicken is literally my fave! But I thought it was supposed to have more peanut?!
I think hoisin sauce is wrong here. Shouldn’t it be oyster sauce???
This recipe is just awesome! So easy to follow and tastes like takeout.
Delicious! I added some broccoli and it was a hit! Thanks for sharing!
Yummy!!! 😍