Kung Pao Chicken Recipe – Asian Special

Kung Pao Chicken Ingredients:

• 500g (1 lb) boneless chicken breast or thighs, diced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
• 1 tsp cornstarch (for marinade)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 8–10 dried red chilies
• 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns (optional, for authentic flavor)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3–4 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts

For the Sauce:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or Chinese black vinegar)
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)