KUNG PAO CHICKEN

By

Chinese Favorites Cookbook p. 76.

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Ingredients

  • Directions:
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts
  • 2 green onions, cut into short, thin strips
  • Lettuce leaves (optional)
  • ● Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces. Toss chicken with garlic and chili oil in medium bowl.
  • ● Blend soy sauce into cornstarch in a cup until smooth.
  • ● Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; heat until hot.
  • ● Add chicken mixture; stir-fry 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • ● Stir soy sauce mixture and add to wok along with peanuts and green onions. Stir-fry 1 minute or until sauce boils and thickens.

Preparation

Step 1

● Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves, if desired