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Kung Pao Chicken

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A classic Chinese stir-fry that blends savory and sweet elements with chicken, cashews, and vibrant vegetables.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound Chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup Cashews
  • 1 cup Bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup Zucchini, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
  • 2 Scallions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil


Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch for about 30 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
  5. Toss in the bell peppers, zucchini, and cashews, stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes.
  6. Mix soy sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a bowl and pour over the stir-fry, tossing everything together.
  7. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until well combined.
  8. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot over rice.

Notes

Adjust the spice level according to your preference. Serve with jasmine rice for a complete meal.