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Kung Pao Chicken

Here's how you make Kung Pao Chicken
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 6-7m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (diced)
  • FOR THE SAUCE
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tablespoons water)
  • 1 ounce hot chile paste
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (8 ounce) water chestnuts
  • Chopped peanuts
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • FOR THE MARINADE

  • Step 1: Combine 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture and mix together. Place chicken pieces in a glass dish or bowl and add marinade. Toss to coat. Cover dish and place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

  • TO MAKE THE SAUCE

  • Step 2: In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture, chili paste, vinegar and sugar. Mix together and add green onion, garlic, water chestnuts and peanuts. In a medium skillet, heat sauce slowly until aromatic.

  • TO PUT TOGETHER & COOK

  • Step 3: Meanwhile, remove chicken from marinade and saute in a large skillet until meat is white and juices run clear. When sauce is aromatic, add sauteed chicken to it and let simmer together until sauce thickens.


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