Kung Pao Chicken - Texas Peanuts

Kung Pao Chicken - Texas Peanuts

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Kung Pao Chicken is a classic Chinese takeout dish with spicy chicken, peanuts, chili peppers and veggies in a rich and tasty Kung Pao sauce. Traditionally this Szechuan dish is made drier with very...

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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb of boneless/skinless chicken thighs cut into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch / corn flour
  • ½ cup chicken broth or water
  • 6 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar (or substitute balsamic vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tsp chili garlic sauce like sambal oelek or Sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons cooking oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns, lightly toasted and ground (if available)
  • 6 cloves of garlic minced or grated
  • 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 8-10 dried chilies cut into ½-inch pieces (I would halve the amount for a milder flavour)
  • 4 green onions / scallion stems cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup Texas roasted and salted Peanuts, shells removed (plus more for serving)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil optional
  • Rice or noodles to serve

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