Kung Pao Chicken

By LKovac

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1/3 cup green onions (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts

Details

Adapted from zoomyummy.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. To make your Kung Pao Chicken, combine the chicken and cornstarch in a bowl and toss to coat.

2. Heat the sesame oil in a wok or pan over medium heat.

3. Add the chicken and stir fry 7-9 minutes or until no longer pink inside.

4. Chop the green onions and mince the garlic cloves.

5. Add the green onions, garlic, red pepper flakes and powdered ginger to the wok or pan and stir fry for about 30 seconds.

6. Combine the vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in a small bowl. Mix well.

7. Add the sauce to the wok or pan.

8. Stir in roasted peanuts. Heat thoroughly.

9. Top with additional green onions if desired and serve over white rice.