Kung Pao Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless halves - cut into chunks)
- Marinade:
- 1 Tbsp Rice Wine
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- Sauce:
- 5 Tbsp Rice Wine
- 5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Cornstarch (dissolved in 2 Tbsp water)
- 2 tsp Hot Chile Paste
- 5 tsp White Vinegar (distilled)
- 10 tsp Brown Sugar
- 4 Green Onions (chopped)
- 1 clove Garlic (chopped)
- 1 Green Pepper (chopped)
- 1 Red Pepper (chopped)
- To taste Chili Pepper
- 1 (8 oz) can Water Chestnuts
- 4 oz Peanuts (chopped)
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Marinade: Combine marinade ingredients, mix well. Place chicken pieces in dish or bowl and add marinade. Toss to coat. Cover dish and place in refrigerator for about 30 min.
Step 2
Sauce: Combine wine, soy sauce, oil, cornstarch/water mixture, chili paste, vinegar and sugar. Mix together and add green onion, garlic, red pepper, green pepper, chili pepper, water chestnuts and peanuts. In a skillet, heat sauce slowly until aromatic.
Step 3
Meanwhile, remove chicken from marinade and saute in a large skillet until meat is white and juices run clear. When sauce is aromatic, add sauteed chicken and let simmer together until sauce thickens.
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
- 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
- 4 Tortillas
- Cheddar
- Salt, to taste
METHOD:
- Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
- Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
- Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
- Enjoy!
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