Kung Wow Chicken

Per serving

636.7kcal
35.1гProteins
21.1гFats
74гCarbs

"This highly simplified, yet quite Americanized version of kung pao chicken is much more flavorful than your simple stir-fry." Prep time does not include 1 hour marinating time.

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • white wine1 tablespoon
  • soy sauce1 tablespoon
  • brown sugar1 teaspoon
  • medium green onions, finely chopped (white parts only)3

    finely chopped (white parts only)

  • boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces1 lb

    cut into 1-inch pieces

  • SAUCE
  • white vinegar1 tablespoon
  • rice vinegar2 tablespoons
  • soy sauce, to taste1 tablespoon

    to taste

  • asian chili paste, to taste (sambal)1 tablespoon

    to taste (sambal)

  • sesame oil1 tablespoon
  • brown sugar2 tablespoons
  • ketchup2 teaspoons
  • white wine2 tablespoons
  • garlic cloves, minced4

    minced

  • VEGETABLES
  • tablespoon cornstarch1
  • tablespoons water2
  • tablespoons peanut oil2
  • cups zucchini, cubed2
  • cup red bell pepper, cubed1
  • cup chicken broth1⁄2
  • cup dry roasted salted peanut1⁄4
  • salt & fresh ground pepper
  • cup green onion top, chopped1⁄4
  • cups cooked white rice4

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk together 1 tablespoon white wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and finely chopped green onion.

  2. 2

    Stir in chicken pieces to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  3. 3

    Combine white vinegar, rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sambal chile paste, sesame oil, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ketchup, 2 tablespoon white wine, and garlic in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly; set aside.

  4. 4

    Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl.

  5. 5

    Heat peanut oil in a heavy duty, nonstick skillet over high heat. Stir in chicken; cook and stir until chicken begins to brown, about 2 minutes

  6. 6

    Stir in zucchini and red bell pepper; cook for 2 more minutes. Add chicken broth and stir.

  7. 7

    Stir in vinegar mixture; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 2 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixture until sauce is thickened, about 30 seconds; remove from heat.

  8. 8

    Toss in peanuts; season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in green onion tops. Serve over white rice.

Source: food.com
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