Kung Pao Chicken Recipe - Tablespoon.com

Kung Pao Chicken Recipe - Tablespoon.com

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Kung Pao chicken is one of the most popular dishes throughout China and the Western world alike. Loved for its sweet and spicy flavors, we’ve got the deets on how to make authentic

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
  • 6-10 dried hot red chili peppers (or less according to heat preference), seeded and membranes removed (gloves recommended)
  • 1 1/2 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 bunch green onions (about 6 green onions)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or sherry
  • 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup black Chinese vinegar or dark balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

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