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
