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Kung Pao Chicken

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A flavorful blend of chicken, peanuts, and colorful vegetables in a spicy sauce, perfect for family gatherings.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
  • 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup bell peppers (red, green, yellow), chopped
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced
  • 2-3 dried red chilies
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil for 20 minutes.
  2. Chop the bell peppers, slice the scallions, and mince the garlic and ginger.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add marinated chicken and stir-fry until golden brown.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, then sauté garlic, ginger, and dried chilies until fragrant.
  5. Add the chicken back into the pan along with chopped bell peppers and peanuts, stirring to combine.
  6. Whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch with water, then pour over the chicken mixture.
  7. Cook while stirring until the sauce thickens, then toss in the scallions and serve hot.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu and add your favorite seasonal vegetables.

  • Author: instantmeals
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian