Kung Pao Chicken
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Recipe Summary Kung Pao Chicken
Spicy chicken with peanuts, similar to what is served in Chinese restaurants. It is easy to make, and you can be as sloppy with the measurements as you want. They reduce to a nice, thick sauce. Substitute cashews for peanuts, or bamboo shoots for the water chestnuts. You can't go wrong! Enjoy!
Ingredients | Chinese Chicken Recipes Easy1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks2 tablespoons white wine2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water1 ounce hot chile paste1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar2 teaspoons brown sugar4 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon chopped garlic1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts4 ounces chopped peanutsDirectionsTo Make Marinade: Combine 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture and mix together. Place chicken pieces in a glass dish or bowl and add marinade. Toss to coat. Cover dish and place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.To Make Sauce: In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture, chili paste, vinegar and sugar. Mix together and add green onion, garlic, water chestnuts and peanuts. In a medium skillet, heat sauce slowly until aromatic.Meanwhile, remove chicken from marinade and saute in a large skillet until meat is white and juices run clear. When sauce is aromatic, add sauteed chicken to it and let simmer together until sauce thickens.The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.Info | Chinese Chicken Recipes Easyprep:
30 mins
cook:
30 mins
additional:
30 mins
total:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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