Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for BEST Kung Pao Chicken
- Begin by cutting the boneless skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with corn starch, low sodium soy sauce, and dry sherry. Mix well to coat the chicken and let it marinate for 10 to 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the Kung Pao sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk together low sodium soy sauce, dark soy sauce, chicken broth, Chinese black vinegar, hoisin sauce, and sugar until smooth.
- Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Once the oil shimmers, add the marinated chicken. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- In the same pan, add another splash of oil if needed and toss in the chopped bell peppers, minced garlic, minced ginger, and dried red chili peppers. Stir fry for about 4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour the prepared Kung Pao sauce into the vegetable mixture and stir continuously for around 2 minutes to thicken. Add the chicken back, stirring to coat.
- Toss in chopped green onions and roasted peanuts before serving your BEST Kung Pao Chicken over rice or on its own.
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Notes
Ensure you let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes for maximum flavor. Adjust the spice level by modifying the number of dried chili peppers used.
