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20 min

Kung Pao Chicken

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Time

20 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

0

Rating

4.00★ (1)

Cuisine

Chinese
Author: Monica Feluchi

Kung Pao Chicken is a traditional Chinese dish, which will certainly appeal to everyone, who enjoys great taste, unforgettable flavor and special look of these dishes and likes chicken a lot. Cooking the dish does not take longer than 20 minutes, which is another benefit of the dish!    

Ingredients

  • chicken fillet: 500 g
  • starch: 1.5 Tbsp
  • oil: 3 Tbsp
  • soy sauce: 4 Tbsp
  • salt: 1 pinch
  • ginger: 0.5 tsp (milled)
  • chili pepper: 1 piece (chopped)
  • peanuts: 2 Tbsp

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Take chicken fillet and cut it into long and slim slices

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  2. Mix chicken with starch

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  3. Fry the chicken on the frying pan on big fire adding oil 

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  4. Add salt, soy sauce, chopped chili pepper, ginger and mix everything well before taking the frying pan away from fire

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  5. Dry the peanuts on a frying pan and peel them

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  6. Chop the peanuts

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  7. Place the frying pan with the chicken back on fire, add chopped peanuts, mix everything well and fry for about 1-2 minutes

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  8. Put the chicken on a serving dish, decorate it with fresh cucumber and serve with say sauce! Enjoy the dish! 

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History of the Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken, also known as Gong Bao chicken, is a spicy Sichuan dish that is believed to have originated in the Sichuan province of China during the Qing Dynasty. It was named after Ding Baozhen, a Qing Dynasty official noted for his love of spicy food. Authentic Kung Pao Chicken typically features diced chicken, peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers, creating a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors.

Tips and Tricks for Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

If you want to make the perfect Kung Pao Chicken, here are some tips and tricks that you can follow:

  • Use cornstarch to coat the chicken before frying it in the pan. This will help to keep the chicken tender and moist when cooked.
  • Buy good-quality peanuts to add to the dish. Roasting them beforehand will also give them a delicious nutty flavor that complements the other spices in the dish.
  • Be careful when adding chili peppers to the dish, as they can make it extremely spicy. Adjust the amount of chili pepper according to your taste.
  • Do not overcook the chicken. Fry it until it turns golden brown and then remove it from the heat. Overcooking can make the chicken dry and chewy.

Tips for presenting the dish

Kung Pao Chicken is a colorful and flavorful dish that can be presented in many ways. Here are some tips for presenting the dish:

  • Serve Kung Pao Chicken in a traditional Chinese-style bowl to give it an authentic look.
  • Decorate the dish with fresh cucumber or other vegetables to add color and freshness.
  • You can also garnish the dish with some chopped scallions and sesame seeds before serving to add flavor and crunch.
  • Serve the dish with some steamed rice or noodles on the side to create a complete meal.

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