Ingredients:
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- 500g chicken breast, diced 🍗
- 1 bell pepper, chopped 🌶️
- 1 onion, chopped 🧅
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts 🥜
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced 🥕
- 2 tbsp soy sauce 🥢
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce 🍜
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar 🍶
- 1 tbsp sugar 🍚
- 1 tbsp cornstarch 🌽
- 2 tbsp cooking oil 🛢️
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) 🌶️
Ingredients:
1: Marinate the Chicken 🍗
- In a bowl, mix diced chicken with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
2: Cook the Chicken 🔥
- Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until it’s golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
3: Prepare the Sauce 🍯
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. This will be your Kung Pao sauce.
4: Stir-Fry the Veggies 🥕
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Stir-fry the chopped bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger until they are tender and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
5: Add Peanuts and Serve 🥜
- Stir in the roasted peanuts and cook for another minute. Serve the Kung Pao Chicken hot with steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy!
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Kung Pao Chicken recipe! With tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and a spicy-sweet sauce, this dish is perfect for a quick dinner or a flavorful meal anytime. Let’s get cooking!
