Kung Pow! Chicken
Sesame oil really adds to this Kung Pao Chicken recipe. Not for the faint of heart!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1 1⁄4
- 1egg white
- 4teaspoons cornstarch
- 1teaspoon chinese chili paste with garlic
- 2tablespoons soy sauce
- 1teaspoon dry sherry
- 1teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1⁄4cup chicken broth
- 1teaspoon oriental sesame oil
- 3tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1⁄2cup unsalted peanuts
- 4
- 2
- 1⁄2 - 1teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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DIRECTIONS
- In a small bowl, combine chicken with egg white and 3 teaspoons of the cornstarch, toss to coat.
- In another bowl, blend chili paste, soy sauce, sherry, vinegar, broth, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and sesame oil. Set sauce aside.
- Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir fry until it separates and turns white, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
- Fry the peanuts in the oil over medium heat until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes. (You may need to add a bit more oil). Remove and drain.
- Remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from the pan, stir fry onions, garlic and hot pepper for 30 seconds. Add chicken, and stir fry over high heat 1 minute.
- Add the sauce, stir fry until heated through and thickened. Add peanuts and stir.
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