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If Kung Pow Chicken is one of your go-to dishes when you order Chinese food, why not make it at home? It’s easier than you think, and is better than any you’ve had at a restaurant.
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If Kung Pow Chicken is one of your go-to dishes when you order Chinese food, why not make it at home? It’s easier than you think, and is better than any you’ve had at a restaurant.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 28 oz boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Kung Pao Sauce

  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Chinese shaoxing wine
  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Kung Pow Chicken

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 cups mixed bell pepper diced
  • 8 dried chilies sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 5 green onion chopped
  • 3/4 cup peanuts
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil optional

Instructions

  • Mix together the soy sauce, baking soda, shaoxing wine, and cornstarch in a large bowl.
  • Add the chicken, cover and marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk together the ingredients for the kung pow sauce until the sugar dissolves; set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or work over high heat. Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and then add the marinated chicken.
  • Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes while occasionally stirring, until the edges are browned. Remove the chicken from the heat and set it aside.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the same pan. Stir in the garlic, ginger, chili, diced peppers and Sichuan peppercorns and stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Stir the prepared sauce and pour it into the pan. Stir the sauce as it comes to a boil.
  • When the sauce begins to slightly thicken, add the chicken and stir to combine all of the ingredients for about 2 minutes until the chicken is evenly coated and the sauce has thickened.
  • Stir in the green onions, peanuts and sesame oil. Toss well and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Serve with steamed rice and enjoy!