Easy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe (Authentic Sichuan Style)

Easy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe (Authentic Sichuan Style)

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Kung Pao Chicken is the ultimate Chinese stir fry of wok fried chicken with vegetables and peanuts in a spicy brown sauce, ready in minutes!

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Cooking tools:

  • Wok
  • Skillet
  • Pan
  • Spice grinder
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoon
  • Plastic wrap

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine (or use dry sherry)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 pound boneless chicken (cut into bite-size pieces (use chicken breast, chicken thighs, or a combination))
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar (or use balsamic vinegar)
  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns ((black pepper is an OK substitute))
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or use sesame oil)
  • 10 dried Chinese peppers (whole (or use chili de arbol - see recipe notes))
  • 2-3 fresh chili peppers
  • 4 scallions (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
  • Extra roasted peanuts, chopped scallions, spicy chili flakes

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