Kungpao Chicken

Consist of diced marinated chicken stir-fried with skinless unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped, sliced, or diced red bell peppers (as well as other vegetables such as green bell peppers, celery, Chinese cabbage, water chestnuts, and carrots), sherry or rice wine, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and chili peppers.

Category: Main Dishes

Country: China

Price: Rp50.000,-

Portion: 4

Amounts of Serving

Calories: 437
Total Fat: 23.3g
Cholesterol: 66mg

Ingredients

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
2 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
8 pcs red, dried chili peppers
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
6 pcs green onions, chopped
2/3 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts

For the marinade:

2 teaspoons of soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons of sherry or Shaoxing rice wine
1 tablespoon of water
2 teaspoons of cornstarch

For the sauce:

3 teaspoons of Chinkiang or 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons of soy sauce
1 teaspoon of sesame oil
1 tablespoon of water
3 teaspoons of sugar
1 teaspoon of cornstarch

Method:

1. Mix together the marinade ingredients. Chop the chicken into bite sized pieces and toss them in the marinade and set aside.
2. Combine all the ingredients for the sauce, whisking well to ensure the cornstarch is fully incorporated. Set aside.
3. Thinly slice the garlic. Break the chilies open and discard the seeds inside, then cut them into a few large pieces (the dish will already be very hot, keeping the seeds will make it near inedible).
4. Place the 2 1/2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a wok or large saute pan and place over medium-high heat. Add the chilies and Szechwan peppercorns if using. Stir-fry for a few second until they become fragrant being careful not to burn them. Add the chicken, as soon as the pieces have separated add the ginger, garlic, and green onions. Stir-fry for a few minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Add the sauce and toss. When the sauce becomes thick add the peanuts, toss, and serve.

Notes

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.