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Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

A classic Chinese dish with a spicy, tangy sauce and crunchy peanuts.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Peanuts roasted, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger minced
  • 4 pcs Dried red chilies cut into halves

Sauce Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoon water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  2. 2. Heat the wok over high heat and add vegetable oil.
  3. 3. Add chicken pieces and stir-fry until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4. In the same wok, add garlic, ginger, and dried chilies. Stir-fry for a minute.
  5. 5. Return chicken to the wok, pour in the sauce, and stir well.
  6. 6. Add peanuts and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. 7. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Kung Pao Chicken, Spicy, Stir-Fry
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