Kung Pao Chicken

Name: Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb, cut into 3/4-inch cubes boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 2 tbsp, divided soy sauce; 2 tsp cornstarch; 8-12, snipped open dried red chilies; 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns; 4 cloves, sliced garlic; 1 inch, minced fresh ginger; 4, cut into 1-inch pieces scallions; 1/3 cup roasted peanuts; 1 tbsp Chinkiang black vinegar; 1 tbsp sugar; 3 tbsp neutral oil

Sichuan stir-fry of chicken cubes, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns, finished with a tangy-sweet sauce and crunchy peanuts.

high-protein
dairy-free
contains-meat

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken thighs1 lb, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Shaoxing wine1 tbsp
soy sauce2 tbsp, divided
cornstarch2 tsp
dried red chilies8-12, snipped open
Sichuan peppercorns1 tsp
garlic4 cloves, sliced
fresh ginger1 inch, minced
scallions4, cut into 1-inch pieces
roasted peanuts1/3 cup
Chinkiang black vinegar1 tbsp
sugar1 tbsp
neutral oil3 tbsp

Steps

Marinate the chicken.
Toss chicken with Shaoxing wine, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and cornstarch. Let marinate while you prep the aromatics.
Mix the sauce ingredients.
Mix the remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. This is your sauce.
Sear and stir-fry the chicken.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Spread the chicken in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir-fry until just cooked through, about 2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Fry chilies and peppercorns.
Add the remaining oil to the wok. Toss in the dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns and fry until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Don't let them blacken.
Add aromatics and return chicken.
Add garlic and ginger and stir for 15 seconds. Return the chicken to the wok with the scallion whites and peanuts.
Pour sauce and finish dish.
Pour in the sauce and toss until everything is glossy, about 30 seconds. Finish with the scallion greens.

Nutrition

Nutrition, per serving. 350 calories. Protein 28 grams, 31 percent. Carbs 12 grams, 13 percent. Fat 22 grams, 55 percent. Fiber 2 grams, sugar 5 grams, saturated fat 3.5 grams, sodium 700 milligrams. Estimated from ingredients.