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Kung Pao Spaghetti

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 12-15m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound dry spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable oil)
  • 3/4 to 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced, 3-4 breasts)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup peanuts (dry roasted)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • FOR THE SAUCE
  • 2/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons red chili paste (chili paste with garlic, or more, to taste)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
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

  • Step 1: For the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, dry sherry, red chili paste, sugar, red wine vinegar, cornstarch and sesame oil; set aside.

  • Step 2: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.

  • Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Add to skillet and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 5 minutes (careful not to overcook or the chicken will be dry). Set aside to a plate or bowl.

  • Step 4: Add garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in pasta, cooked chicken, peanuts and green onions. Serve.


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