Name: Kung Pao Chicken
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 1.00 lb boneless chicken breast; 1.00 cup roasted unsalted peanuts; 8.00 pieces dried red chili peppers; 2.00 cloves garlic; 1.00 tbsp soy sauce; 1.00 tbsp rice vinegar; 1.00 tbsp cornstarch

Kung Pao Chicken

A classic Chinese dish, Kung Pao Chicken is a spicy, stir-fried dish with chicken, peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers.

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Cooking time: 15 Minutes

Total duration: 30 Minutes

Calories: 400, Protein: 30g, Fat: 20g, Carbs: 20g, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 5g

Kung Pao Chicken is a famous Sichuan-style specialty, popular with both Chinese and foreigners. The major ingredients are diced chicken, dried chili, and fried peanuts. The diced chicken is moist and tender, while the fried peanuts are crunchy and fresh. The chili peppers add a bit of spice to this flavorful dish.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken breast
1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
8 pieces dried red chili peppers
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch

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short description

Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
Mix soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl and marinate the chicken for 15 minutes.
Stir fry the chicken until it's no longer pink.
Add the chili peppers, garlic, and peanuts.
Stir fry for another 2-3 minutes.

detailed description

First, cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and place it in a bowl.
In the bowl, mix together the soy sauce and cornstarch. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for about 15 minutes.
Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and stir fry until it's no longer pink. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Next, add the dried red chili peppers, minced garlic, and roasted peanuts to the pan.
Continue to stir fry for another 2-3 minutes until all the ingredients are well combined and the flavors have melded together.

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