Follow these steps for perfect results
boneless skinless chicken breast
cut into bite size pieces
egg white
cornstarch
white pepper
Thai peppers (dried)
medium
green pepper
cut into squares
onion
cut into bite size pieces
celery
cut on the diagonal
water chestnuts
drained
soy sauce
dry sherry
rice vinegar
sugar
sesame oil
hoisin sauce
oyster sauce
peanut oil
unsalted dry roasted peanuts
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
In a glass bowl, mix egg white, cornstarch, white pepper, and soy sauce.
Add chicken to the mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
In a separate bowl, combine green pepper, onion, drained water chestnuts, and celery.
Mix soy sauce, dry sherry, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, hoisin sauce and oyster sauce in small bowl.
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Stir-fry the dried Thai peppers until they are lightly browned.
Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until almost cooked through.
Add the mixed vegetables to the wok and continue stir-frying for a few minutes.
Pour in the sauce and heat for a few minutes until the flavors combine.
Sprinkle the unsalted dry roasted peanuts over the chicken and vegetables.
Serve the Kung Pao Chicken over rice.
Optional: Sprinkle the peanuts over individual servings on rice.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of Thai peppers to control the spice level.
Marinating the chicken longer will enhance its flavor.
Serve with steamed rice to balance the flavors.
Garnish with chopped green onions for added freshness.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Chicken can be marinated ahead of time.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with peanuts and green onions.
Serve with steamed rice.
Serve with stir-fried vegetables.
Complements the spice
Slight sweetness balances the spice
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