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Kung Pao Chicken
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Kung Pao Chicken

★ 4.5 · Medium

Diced chicken and crunchy peanuts tossed in a spicy-sweet-tangy Sichuan sauce with dried chiles and a numbing hit of Sichuan peppercorn. Bold, balanced, and better than the takeout version.

20 minPrep Time
12 minCook Time
32 minTotal Time
4 servingsYield

Why You'll Love This

  • Authentic Sichuan flavor with numbing peppercorn kick
  • Restaurant-quality glossy sauce in one pan
  • Adjustable heat by controlling dried chile count

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbboneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 tbspsoy sauce
  • 1 tbspshaoxing wine
  • 1 tbspcornstarch
  • 3 tbspblack vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 2 tbspsoy sauce
  • 1 tbsphoisin sauce
  • 1 tbspsugar
  • 1 tspcornstarch
  • 3 tbspvegetable oil, divided
  • 8 to 10dried red chiles, halved and seeded
  • 1 tspSichuan peppercorns, lightly crushed
  • 3garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 tbspfresh ginger, minced
  • 4scallions, whites and greens separated, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cuproasted unsalted peanuts

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

400Calories
30gProtein
22gFat
18gCarbs
3gFiber
890mgSodium

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken cubes with 1 tbsp soy sauce, shaoxing wine, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Let marinate 15 minutes.

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