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Kung Pao Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 4
This Spicy Sezuchan dish goes well with rice. you can add more chilies if you like more heat.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons soya sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in chunks
salt and pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
2 small dried hot red chilies
2 tablespoons minced ginger
6 green onions
1 medium red pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch strips
2 stalks celery, cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup peanuts, coarsly chopped
Directions:
1. Whisk together broth, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp of cornstarch, sesame oil, and sugar in a measuring cup. In a large bowl toss the chicken in 1/4 cup cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
2. Heat 3 tbsp canola oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the chicken, flipping after 2 min until it is lightly brown. Add remaining 1 tbsp canola oil to the skillet. Add the chilies, ginger, and the green onions. Cook stirring for 1 minute Add the celery and red pepper, cook, stirring for about 2 minute untill softened. Add the sherry and cook until almost reduced scrapping the bottom of the pan to incorporate the bits.
3. Give the chicken broth mixture a quick whisk, stir into the chicken and vegetables and bring to a boil. Check to see if the chicken is cooked. Serve immediatly, sprinkle with peanuts.
By RecipeOfHealth.com