This kung pao chicken is a blend of seared chicken breasts, bell peppers, onions and peanuts, all in a savory and spicy sauce. A remake of the take out classic that's even better than the restaurant version!
1 1/4poundsboneless skinless chicken breastscut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2tablespoonscorn starch
1red bell peppercut into 1 inch pieces
1green bell peppercut into 1 inch pieces
1/2cupyellow onioncut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2teaspoonsminced garlic
4-6dried red chiliesseeded and cut in half (you can use more or less chilies to adjust the heat level to your preference)
1/2cuproasted unsalted peanuts
salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce
3tablespoonslow sodium soy sauce
1 1/2tablespoonshoisin sauce
1tablespoonsesame oil
1tablespoonsugar
1tablespooncorn starch
1/4cupwater
Instructions
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat. Place the chicken in a bowl with the corn starch and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
Place the chicken in a single layer in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. You may have to do this step in batches.
Remove the chicken from the pan. Cover to keep warm.
Pour the remaining vegetable oil into the pan. Add the onion and red and green bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
Add the garlic to the pan; cook for an additional 30 seconds. Return the chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Stir in the peanuts and chilies.
While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, make the sauce. Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
Add the sauce to the chicken mixture and bring to a boil; cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until sauce is just thickened. Serve immediately.