Kung Pao Chicken Recipe – Chinese Special
This delicious kung pao chicken recipe closely mirrors what you’d find in Chinese restaurants. It’s simple to prepare, and you have flexibility with the ingredient amounts. It’s foolproof! The sauce cooks down to a rich, thick consistency.
- Prep Time50 min
- Cook Time50 min
- Total Time1 hr 40 min
Kung Pao Chicken Ingredients :
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons white wine, divided
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks
- 1 ounce hot chili paste
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts
- 4 ounces chopped peanuts
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
How to Make Kung Pao Chicken :
Combine water and cornstarch in a cup; set aside.
In a large glass bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of wine, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch-water mixture. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of wine, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and the remaining cornstarch-water mixture. Whisk in the chili paste, brown sugar, and vinegar. Add the water chestnuts, peanuts, green onions, and garlic, and toss to coat.
Transfer the water chestnut mixture to a medium skillet. Heat slowly over medium heat until aromatic.
Meanwhile, transfer the chicken from the marinade into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
Combine the water chestnut mixture and sautéed chicken in the large skillet. Adjust the heat and simmer together until the sauce thickens.
The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of marinade consumed may vary.
