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Kung Pao Chicken

Prep20 minCook12 minTotal32 minDifficultyMedium
Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients

4 servings

Contains: Gluten, Peanut, Soy, Sesame

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Nutrition

Per serving

Calories
717.3
total 2869
Protein
46.5 g
total 185.8 g
Carbs
73.1 g
total 292.5 g
Fat
26 g
total 104 g

Estimated ยท based on 13 of 13 ingredients

Fiery Sichuan-style chicken stir-fried with toasted peanuts, garlic, and dried chilli in a tangy-sweet glaze. Bold, punchy, and quick.

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Method

  1. 1
    • soy sauce4 tbsp
    • rice vinegar2 tbsp
    • brown sugar1 tbsp
    • cornstarch1 tbsp

    Mix the stir-fry sauceย โ€” Whisk the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and 60 ml water into a sauce and set aside.

  2. 2
    • peanuts80 g

    Toast the peanutsย โ€” Toast the peanuts in a dry wok for 2 minutes until golden, then tip out and reserve.

  3. 3
    • chicken breast600 g
    • garlic4
    • fresh ginger15 g
    • fresh chilli2

    Stir-fry the chickenย โ€” Stir-fry the chicken in the oil over high heat for 6 minutes until golden, then add the garlic, ginger, and chillies.

  4. 4
    • chicken breast600 g
    • peanuts80 g
    • spring onion4
    • soy sauce4 tbsp
    • sesame oil1 tsp

    Add sauce and toss to finishย โ€” Pour in the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes until it thickens and coats the chicken. Fold through the peanuts and spring onions and drizzle with sesame oil. Serve over rice.

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