Ingredients
- 2 tbs Sake
- 2 tbs Soy Sauce
- 2 tbs Sesame Seed Oil
- 2 tbs Corn Flour
- 2 tbs Water
- 500 g Chicken
- 1 tbs Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbs Brown Sugar
- 4 Chopped Spring Onions
- 6 cloves Garlic Clove
- 220 g Water Chestnut
- 100 g Peanuts
Instructions
4 steps · ~29 minutes total
Step 1
Combine the sake or rice wine, soy sauce, sesame oil and cornflour dissolved in water. Divide mixture in half.
3 minutesStep 2
In a glass dish or bowl, combine half of the sake mixture with the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover dish and place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
3 minutesStep 3
In a medium frying pan, combine remaining sake mixture, chillies, vinegar and sugar. Mix together and add spring onion, garlic, water chestnuts and peanuts. Heat sauce slowly over medium heat until aromatic.
8 minutesTest the oil temperature with a small piece of food — it should sizzle immediately.Step 4
Meanwhile, remove chicken from marinade and sauté in a large frying pan until juices run clear. When sauce is aromatic, add sautéed chicken and let simmer together until sauce thickens.
15 minutesFor best results, marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
💡 Tips & Tricks
🔄 Variations
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your chinese meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Kung Pao Chicken is a beloved dish from Chinese cuisine, originating in China. With a total preparation time of about 45 minutes, it makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Chinese cuisine is one of the oldest and most diverse culinary traditions in the world, with thousands of years of history. Each of China's eight major regional cuisines offers unique flavors and cooking techniques.
This recipe is rated hard difficulty and uses 13 ingredients. Experienced cooks will appreciate the technique involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
The key ingredients in Kung Pao Chicken include chicken breast, peanuts, bell peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and scallions.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
