How to Make Quick Chinese Kung Pao Chicken

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As for the number of servings that can be served to make Chinese Kung Pao Chicken is 4 servings. So make sure this portion is enough to serve for yourself and your beloved family.

Just in addition, the time it takes to cook Chinese Kung Pao Chicken estimated approx 60 mins.

To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have Chinese Kung Pao Chicken using 17 ingredients and 13 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

Most Kung Pao Chicken recipes in Chinese restaurants in the States and Europe are adapted to local taste, this is a fairly authentic recipe garnered from Chinese friends and a Chinese chef.

Ingredients and spices that need to be Make ready to make Chinese Kung Pao Chicken:

1. 1 handful peanuts, unshelled
2. 4 tablespoons oil
3. 4 boneless chicken thighs
4. 4 tablespoons rice wine, divided
5. 1 teaspoon salt
6. 2 tablespoon sugar
7. Juice of half a lime
8. 2 tablespoon soy sauce
9. 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
10. 3 teaspoons cornflour
11. 30 or more Szechwan peppercorns
12. 4-6 slices fresh ginger
13. 4 cloves garlic, sliced
14. 1 onion, diced
15. 1 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
16. 2 tablespoon cornflour mixed with 4 tablespoons cold water
17. Chopped Spring Onions for garnish

Instructions to make Chinese Kung Pao Chicken

1. Soak the peanuts in hot water for 15 minutes, then peel off skins
2. In a wok, heat oil over medium heat (make sure Wok is hot to avoid the chicken sticking)
3. Fry peanuts until browned. Let peanuts cool - they will be crispier when cooled thoroughly.
4. Put the excess oil aside to use later
5. Remove the fat and as much of the skin from the chicken as you prefer – for health diets. But keep as much as possible as it adds to the flavour.
6. Mix the sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar and 3 teaspoons cornflour in a bowl to from a paste.
7. Heat the reserved peanut oil in a wok, stir in the Szechwan peppercorns and cook until fragrant.
8. Turn heat to low, stir in dried chilli and cook until they begin to darken.
9. Stir in the garlic and onion and cook for a few seconds.
10. Add diced chicken mixture; turn to high heat and stir for a few minutes.
11. Stir in the other tablespoon cooking wine and chilli powder until the oil turns red.
12. Stir in the cornflour paste and cook until the sauce is thickened.
13. Add the fried peanuts and scallions; stir for a few seconds top with the spring onion garnish, and serve.

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