Kung Pao Chicken
35 mins
4 servings
Description
A spicy Sichuan dish made with marinated chicken, peanuts, and vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 small onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.25 cup peanuts
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup scallions
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same wok, heat another tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns. Cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add the onion and red bell pepper to the wok. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Step 5: Add the peanuts and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Step 6: Add the chicken back into the wok, along with the scallions, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir-fry everything together for 1-2 minutes, until the chicken is coated in the sauce.
- Step 7: Serve immediately
Nutrition Information
Per serving
346
Calories
37.86g
Protein
15.49g
Fat
12.22g
Carbs
Recipe Details
Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:15 mins
Total Time:35 mins