Kung Pao Chicken
Serves 2
35 mins prep
55 mins cook
90 mins total
Kung Pao Chicken is a flavorful and spicy stir-fry that combines tender pieces of chicken, crunchy peanuts, vibrant vegetables, and a tantalizing sauce. There are many different variations, this is mine:
0 servings
Get FREE mobile app to save your favorite recipes
Scan QR code to download mobile
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic, onion, and celery. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes until they start to soften. Add the diced bell peppers and continue stir-frying for another 2 minutes until they are slightly tender. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the sauce mixture. Stir everything together to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add the peanuts and stir to combine. Cook for another minute to warm the peanuts. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
