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Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken is loaded with veggies, protein and the most amazing sauce, this easy dish is made all in one pan!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 372
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 24 oz boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Dry Sherry wine or Chinese Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tsp oil
Kung Pao Sauce
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Dry Sherry wine or Chinese Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp corn starch
Stir Fry
  • 4 tbsp oil for frying
  • 6 dried red chili peppers chopped roughly
  • 1/2 large green bell pepper cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 large red bell pepper cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 4 large garlic cloves about 2 tbsp pressed garlic
  • 6 green onions cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds optional, garnish

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-size cubes. Combine the Chicken Marinade ingredients together. Add chopped chicken and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to tenderize.
  2. In a separate dish, combine the Kung Pao Sauce ingredients together. Whisk until cornstarch is dissolved and the sauce is smooth then set aside.
  3. Preheat a wok or a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of oil. Add chicken and cook on medium-high until it's golden brown and almost fully cooked. Remove it from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the same pan. Add chopped bell peppers, pressed garlic, grated ginger and dried chilies. Toss it together in a pan and stir fry for 4 minutes.
  5. Add the prepared Kung Pao Sauce to the pan, stir everything together. As soon as the sauce starts to thicken, add chicken to the pan. Toss to coat the chicken with the sauce.
  6. Add chopped green onion, peanuts, and sesame seeds, then stir to combine.