Best Kung Pao Chicken Recipe (Panda Express Copycat)

Name: Best Kung Pao Chicken Recipe (Panda Express Copycat)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1.5 lb Chicken breast (2-3 breasts); 1 cup Broccoli; 1 cup red peppers (sliced); 3 cloves garlic (sliced or chopped); 1/2 cup peanuts (raw (can also use cashews)); 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (for garnishing); 2 tbs soy sauce (use real (not low sodium)); 2 tbs oyster sauce; 1 tbs sherry wine; 1 tbs rice vinegar; ¼ cup chicken broth; ½ tbs corn starch; 1 tbs brown sugar; 2 tsp red chili garlic sauce (add less or more for your spice preference. 2tsp is medium to mild.); ¼ tsp sesame oil; 2 tbs corn starch; 1 tbs soy sauce

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:15min

This Kung Pao Chicken Recipe is even better than Panda Express and uses a very similar sauce as well as a technique called "velveting" which makes the chicken extra tender.

Updated at: Wed, 13 May 2026 00:24:53 GMT