Kung Pao Chicken
Spicy chicken with peanuts, similar to what is served in Chinese restaurants.
Preparation Time | Cook Time | Serves |
10 Minutes | 12 Minutes | 3 |
Ingredients |
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
2 teaspoons light sesame oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil |
3 tablespoons green onions, chopped with tops |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4-1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to your own taste) |
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger (can use fresh grated if preferred) |
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts |
4 cups cooked rice, hot |
Cooking Directions |
Combine chicken and cornstarch in small bowl. |
Toss to coat. |
Heat oil in large non-stick skillet or wok on medium heat. |
Add chicken. |
Stir fry 5- 7 minutes or until no longer pink in center. |
Remove from heat. |
Add onions, garlic, red pepper and ginger to skillet. |
Stir fry 15 seconds. |
Remove from heat. |
Combine vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl. |
Stir well. |
Add to skillet. |
Return chicken to skillet. |
Stir until chicken is well coated. |
Stir in nuts. |
Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. |
Serve over hot rice. |
| Labels: Chicken, Chinese, Main Course