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Kung Pao Chicken

A delightful blend of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors, Kung Pao Chicken is a quick and budget-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For cooking
  • 1 each bell pepper, diced Can use any color
  • 3 each scallions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup peanuts Optional
  • 2-3 each dried chilis Adjust for spice preference
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water to create the sauce.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add the diced chicken to the pan and stir-fry until it is cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  2. Incorporate the diced bell pepper, chopped scallions, peanuts, and dried chilis into the pan and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stir to coat everything properly, and allow it to cook for an additional minute until the sauce thickens.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve hot, ideally over a bed of rice.

Notes

Kung Pao Chicken pairs beautifully with steamed rice. For garnish, consider using sliced scallions or sesame seeds.