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Kung Pao Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 4
In '300 Best Stir-Fry Recipes' by Nancie McDermott
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry or 1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry or 1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon dark chinese-style vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 -10 small dried hot red chilies
1 teaspoon finely ground szechwan pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh gingerroot
14 cups chopped green onions
3/4 cup dry roasted salted peanut
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Directions:
1. Marinade-in a bowl combine soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch and oil; stir well into a smooth sauce.
2. Add chicken, stirring to coat evenly.
3. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
4. Sauce-in a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sherry, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir well into a smooth sauce; set aside.
5. Heat a wok or a large deep skillet over high heat.
6. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.
7. Add chilies and peppercorns, if using, and toss well.
8. Add chicken mixture and spread into a single layer.
9. Cook, undisturbed, until edges turn white, about 1 minute.
10. Toss well; add garlic, ginger and green onions.
11. Cook, tossing occasionally, until chicken has changed color, 1-2 minutes.
12. Stir sauce and add to pan.
13. Cook, tossing often, until sauce thickens and coats everything and chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute more.
14. Add peanuts and sesame oil and toss once more.
15. Transfer to a serving plate; serve hot or warm.
16. May serve with hot cooked rice.
By RecipeOfHealth.com