Authentic Chinese Kung Pao Chicken Recipe - Spicy, Savory and Easy to Make!

 Chinese Kung Pao Chicken, recipe, authentic, spicy, savory, easy to make, ingredients.

Ingredients:

For the Marinade:

1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes

1 tablespoon of soy sauce

1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine

1 tablespoon of cornstarch

1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

For the Sauce:

3 tablespoons of soy sauce

2 tablespoons of black vinegar

1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon of sugar

1 tablespoon of cornstarch

1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

Other Ingredients:

1/2 cup of roasted peanuts

10-12 dried red chili peppers

2-3 cloves of garlic, minced

1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced

4-5 green onions, chopped

Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and vegetable oil. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, black vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and vegetable oil.

Heat a wok or a large skillet over high heat. Add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan.

Add the dried chili peppers and fry for 10-15 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.

Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Add the minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour the sauce into the wok and stir-fry for another minute until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.

Add the chopped green onions and roasted peanuts and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

This authentic Chinese Kung Pao Chicken recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of spicy dried chili peppers and savory sauce creates a perfect balance of flavors. The roasted peanuts add a delicious crunch to every bite. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.