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Kung Pao Chicken

A classic Chinese dish with a spicy, tangy sauce, peanuts, and chicken.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup Peanuts unsalted
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
  • 4 units Dried red chilies
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 2 units Green onions, chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a bowl, mix chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. 2. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add dried chilies and stir-fry until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. 4. In the same wok, add garlic, ginger, and green onions. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
  5. 5. Add remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and peanuts. Stir well.
  6. 6. Return chicken to the wok and mix everything together. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  7. 7. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chinese Cuisine, Kung Pao Chicken, Spicy Chicken
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