Tastes Like Chicken! Recipes
(From Chicken Recipes Compiled Since 1992)

Kung Pao Chicken

Category: Asian

Servings: Serves 4

Description: A classic Sichuan dish featuring diced chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chilies, and a bold, slightly sweet and tangy sauce. It's famous for its balanced heat and crunch.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless chicken breast, diced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 8-10 dried red chilies
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, marinate the chicken with soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin, sugar, and cornstarch for 20 minutes.
2. Heat sesame oil in a wok, add dried chilies and stir until fragrant.
3. Add chicken and stir-fry until browned and cooked through.
4. Add garlic, ginger, green onions, and peanuts. Cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Serve hot over rice.