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    Home » Meat » Chicken

    Kung Pao Chicken

    Published: Dec 4, 2020 · Modified: Nov 24, 2022 by Ashley Havecker

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    This highly addictive stir-fried chicken continues to be one of the most popular Chinese dishes in America as the succulent, complex sauce of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors is hard to pass up.

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    • Kung Pao Chicken

    I love good Chinese food. The way all the flavors come together with vegetables and chicken for the protein is amazingly addictive. I don't care about going to Chinese shops or buffets. However, having a hot meal delivered to my door occasionally is very nice. It allows me to focus on other things that evening instead of preparing a meal that the whole family will enjoy.

    Kung Pao Chicken

    What ingredient do I need for Kung Pao Chicken?

    • Rice
    • Boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • Cornstarch
    • Olive oil
    • Crushed red pepper
    • Garlic
    • Garlic chili sauce
    • Zucchini
    • Red Bell Peppers
    • Coco aminos or soy sauce
    • Optional: peanuts, rice, and green onions

    How to make Kung Pao Chicken

    Step 1: In a deep saute pan or wok add olive oil and crushed red pepper. Bring to medium heat.

    Garlic and Red Pepper

    Step 2: Cut chicken into thin slices removing all fat and toss with cornstarch.

    Chicken tossed in Corn starch

    Step 3: Add garlic to the pan and saute for 1 minute. Add in chicken and cook for 6 to 7 minutes. While the chicken is cooking, slice up the zucchini. 

    Sliced Zucchini

    Step 4: Add garlic chili sauce, soy or coco aminos, and toss well. Cover and cook for another 12 minutes until the chicken is tender. 

    Step 5: Remove chicken and cover. Add in zucchini and bell pepper and saute on high for 5 minutes. Add chicken back to the pot and cook for 2 minutes. 

    kung pao chicken

    Step 6: Serve with rice topped with spring onions and mixed with peanuts if there is no allergy. 

    Kung Pao Chicken
    Kung Pao Chicken

    Kung Pao Chicken

    This highly addictive stir-fried chicken continues to be one of the most popular Chinese dishes in America as the succulent, complex sauce of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors is hard to pass up.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course, Supper
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 6 Servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 Boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
    • 1 tbsp Olive oil
    • 1 tsp Crushed red pepper
    • 2 tbsp Garlic
    • 1 tbsp Garlic chili sauce
    • 2 Zucchini cut in half lengthwise, cut half-moons
    • 1 Red bell peppers deseeded and diced
    • ¼ c coco aminos or soy sauce
    • May add peanuts at the end if not allergy related

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet or wok add in the olive oil and crushed red pepper. Bring to medium heat.
    • Cut chicken into thin slices removing all fat and toss with cornstarch.
    • Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 1 minute.
    • Add in the chicken and cook for 6 to 7 minutes.
    • Add in the garlic chili sauce, soy or coco aminos, and toss well.
    • Cover and cook for another 12 minutes until chicken is done and tender.
    • Remove the chicken and cover. Add in zucchini and bell pepper and saute on high for 5 minutes.
    • Add the chicken back to the pot and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Serve with rice and can be topped with green onions and mixed with peanuts if there is not an allergy.

    Notes

    NOTES: If you feel that the chicken needs more flavor I would recommend letting it sit in soy sauce for 6 hours prior t cooking. 
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    About Ashley Havecker

    My name is Ashley Havecker. I'm a self-taught cook with decades of experience. It's a bonding experience when family and friends can gather together for a meal. This simple yet powerful bonding is why I’ve built Saving Mealtime to make mealtime more convenient and a precious time of day.

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