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Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken is a spicy and tangy Chinese dish featuring diced chicken stir-fried with peanuts, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce.

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water to make the sauce.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.

Step 3

Add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and onion, and stir-fry until vegetables are tender.

Step 4

Add peanuts and sauce. Stir until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.

Step 5

Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve.

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imagePreparation time10 minutes
imageCooking time20 minutes
imageTotal time30 minutes
Dinner

Difficulty level

Medium

Dishes

4

Allergens

Peanuts, Soy

Cuisine

Chinese Cuisine

Diet type

Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition facts

Spicy and savory, with a balance of protein and carbohydrates.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1/2 cup peanuts
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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