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Kung Pao Chicken Delight

Kung Pao Chicken Delight

Discover the secrets to making Kung Pao Chicken Delight at home with this easy recipe. Packed with bold flavors and ready in 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 700 g Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dry Sherry
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 stalks Celery thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 5 units Green Onions chopped
  • 80 ml Roasted Unsalted Peanuts or cashews

Equipment

  • Large Nonstick Skillet or Wok
  • Whisk
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups
  • Serving Dish

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, dry sherry, and cornstarch until smooth. Add chicken and toss to coat; let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, balsamic vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, red pepper flakes, ginger, and water; whisk until dissolved.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté bell pepper, celery, and salt for 5 minutes; transfer to a bowl.
  4. Cook half the marinated chicken in the skillet, flipping once until browned; transfer to the bowl with veggies and repeat with remaining chicken.
  5. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté garlic and green onions for 30 seconds.
  6. Return chicken and veggies to the skillet, pour in sauce, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 seconds until thickened; stir in roasted peanuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a plant-based option, substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp.
Consider toasting the peanuts for added flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container; they can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for a month.
To reheat, add a splash of water to retain moisture and prevent sauce from drying.
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