How to Make Kung Pao Chicken

This Kung Pao Chicken Recipe is made with tender, juicy, bite-sized pieces of chicken, sweet bell peppers, and buttery peanuts in a flavorful sweet, salty, and spicy Kung Pao sauce. Better than your favorite Chinese take-out restaurant, this amazing stir fry is ready in just 30 minutes and delicious with a side of warm rice or cooked noodles.

Kung Pao Chicken

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What goes in the bowl?

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Key Ingredients: – Light soy sauce  – Dark soy sauce  – Chinese Black Vinegar  – Chinese Shaoxing wine  – Hoisin SauceDried Red Chillies Swipe up for the full list!

Mix cubed chicken, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl, evenly coat, cover, and marinate for 10 minutes.

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How to Make Kung Pao Chicken

Prepare the sauce by whisking cornstarch and soy sauce in a bowl, then add Chinese black vinegar, wine, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and low-sodium chicken broth. Heat a skillet over high heat and add the chicken, cooking for 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

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How to Make Kung Pao Chicken

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil, add garlic, ginger, and chilies, cook for 30 seconds. Add green onions, red bell peppers, and ground Sichuan peppercorns. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Return chicken and mix.

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How to Make Kung Pao Chicken

Stir the sauce over chicken and peppers, bring to a low boil, thicken, reduce heat, and cook until desired consistency. Add green onions and peanuts, mix well, and serve with rice or noodles.

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How to Make Kung Pao Chicken

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