
Kung Pao Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken is a classic Chinese dish known for its bold flavors, combining tender chicken with peanuts and a spicy sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
🛒 Ingredients
🥩 Proteins
🍴 Other
🥦 Vegetables
🫒 Oils & Fats
🌶️ Spices & Herbs
📋 Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces
Chop the bell pepper into small cubes
Slice the green onions, separating the white and green parts
Mince the garlic and ginger
Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl
Soak the dried red chili peppers in warm water for 10 minutes
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat
Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside
In the same pan, add the white parts of the green onions, garlic, ginger, and dried chili peppers
Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
Add the bell pepper and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes
Return the chicken to the pan and pour the sauce mixture over it
Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens
Add the peanuts and the green parts of the green onions, stirring to mix
Serve hot with rice
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