By Andy Scherzinger
Kung Pao Chicken
6 steps
Prep:35minCook:15min
Updated at: Sat, 14 Sep 2024 01:45:21 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
7
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories550.2 kcal (28%)
Total Fat33.4 g (48%)
Carbs22.6 g (9%)
Sugars9.3 g (10%)
Protein42.6 g (85%)
Sodium1143.9 mg (57%)
Fiber7.6 g (27%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
For Chicken

680gboneless skinless chicken thighs
cut into 3/4-inch chunks

5mldark soy sauce

5mlShaoxing wine

3gsugar

3gtoasted sesame oil

3gcornstarch

3gsalt

1gground white pepper
Stir Fry

30mllow-sodium chicken stock
homemade or store-bought

15mldark soy sauce

15mlShaoxing wine

15mldistilled white vinegar

15gsugar

5gcornstarch

5mlsesame oil

45mlvegetable oil
peanut, or canola, divided

1red bell pepper
large, cut into 3/4 - inch dice

1green bell pepper
large, cut into 3/4 - inch dice

2 stalkscelery
cut into 3/4 - inch dice

100groasted peanuts

5gfresh garlic
minced

5gfresh ginger
minced

3scallion
white and light green parts 3/4 inch chunks, Green parts 1/8-1/4in pieces, separated

8dried red Chinese chiles
small, or Arbol
Instructions
Step 1
For the Chicken: Combine chicken, soy sauce, wine, sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and toss to coat. Set aside for 20 minutes.
Step 2
For the Stir-Fry: Combine chicken stock, soy sauce, wine, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a small bowl and whisk together until homogenous. Set aside.
Step 3
heat 15g oil in pan, add dried chilis and cook until fragrant
Step 4
Add chicken, spread into a single layer, and cook constantly moving until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Continue cooking, tossing and stirring frequently, until the exterior is opaque but chicken is still slightly raw in the center, about 2 minute longer. Transfer to a clean bowl and set aside.
Step 5
Wipe out wok and heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over high heat until smoking. Add bell peppers, white parts of scallion and celery and cook, stirring and tossing occasionally, until brightly colored and browned in spots, about 1 minute. Add peanuts and toss to combine.
Step 6
Push vegetables up side of wok to clear a space in the center. Add garlic, ginger, green parts of scallions, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return chicken to wok and toss to combine. Stir sauce and add to wok. Cook, tossing, until sauce thickens and coats ingredients and chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute longer. Serve immediately.
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