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Kung Pao Chicken

groups2 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 20 minsoutdoor_grillStir-frylocal_fire_departmentSpicy
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5 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:38
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Keep fingers tucked while cutting raw meat to prevent accidental cuts.

Cut 2 pieces of chicken breast into roughly 3x3 cm cubes.

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Cut chicken breast into evenly sized cubes, otherwise they will cook unevenly, leading to overcooked or raw spots.

Ingredients:sliced chicken breast
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
02
Active Cooking
00:00:48

Place diced chicken in a bowl, add sugar, 0.25 tsp salt, 1 tsp rice wine, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp XO soy sauce paste, mixing well; then add 1 tbsp water and massage until fully absorbed, mix in 1 egg white, and finally add 1 tbsp cornstarch to coat evenly.

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Cornstarch must be added last

adding it earlier seals the meat pores and prevents it from absorbing water and seasonings, resulting in dry chicken

Ingredients:sliced chicken breast (2 piece)sugar (0.2 tbsp)Salt (0.25 tsp)rice wine (0.33 tbsp)sesame oil (0.33 tbsp)Garlic (2 clove)XO soy sauce paste (1 tbsp)water (1 tbsp)Egg white (1 piece)cornstarch (1 tbsp)
Tools:mixing bowl
03
Active Cooking
00:01:47

In a cold pan, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns, warm over low heat until fragrant, then add 30g dried chili peppers and sauté until darkened and fragrant. Strain out the chili oil and spice solids separately for later use.

local_fire_departmentlow heat, about 2 mins
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Peppercorns and dried chilies must start in cold oil on low heat, otherwise they will quickly burn and turn bitter.

Ingredients:sesame oil (1 tbsp)Sichuan peppercorn (1 tbsp)dried chilies (30 g)
Tools:Frying panMesh strainer
04
Active Cooking
00:02:14
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Be careful when adding meat to hot oil to prevent oil splatters and burns.

Pour about 200ml cooking oil into a pan and heat to 170°C. Add the marinated chicken cubes and shallow-fry on high heat until cooked through and golden brown. Drain using a strainer.

local_fire_departmenthigh heat, about 2 mins
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Do not lower the heat while frying

keep high heat to seal in juices and sear quickly, otherwise the chicken will absorb oil

Ingredients:Cooking oil (200 ml)sliced chicken breast
Tools:Frying panMesh strainer
05
Active Cooking
00:02:40

In a hot pan, stir-fry 5 minced garlic cloves, 3 fresh red chilies, and the infused chili oil until fragrant. Add fried chicken and toss over high heat. Add 1 tbsp water, fried dried chilies, 1 tbsp XO soy sauce paste, 50g garlic peanuts, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tbsp rice wine, stir-frying until coated. Finish with 3 chopped scallions and a drizzle of chili oil, toss quickly, and plate.

local_fire_departmenthigh heat, about 1.5 mins
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Peanuts must be added near the end and tossed quickly

adding them too early makes them absorb moisture and lose crunchiness

Ingredients:Garlic (5 clove)fresh red chilies (3 piece)water (1 tbsp)XO soy sauce paste (1 tbsp)garlic peanuts (50 g)sugar (1 tbsp)rice wine (1 tbsp)scallion (3 piece)sliced chicken breastdried chilies
Tools:wooden spatulawok

groceryAll Ingredients

sliced chicken breast2 piece
sugar1.2 tbsp
Salt0.25 tsp
rice wine1.33 tbsp
sesame oil1.33 tbsp
Garlic7 clove
XO soy sauce paste2 tbsp
water2 tbsp
Egg white1 piece
cornstarch1 tbsp
Sichuan peppercorn1 tbsp
dried chilies30 g
Cooking oil200 ml
fresh red chilies3 piece
garlic peanuts50 g
scallion3 piece

blenderAll Tools Needed

chef's knifecutting boardmixing bowlFrying panMesh strainerwooden spatulawok