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Chinese Kung Pao Chicken (recipes)


Serves 3-4









1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless



Marinade for chicken:

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon dry sherry

1 tablespoon water

Seasoning sauce:

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 tablespoon dry sherry

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons water

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil



3 tablespoons Cooking oil

8 dried chili peppers

1 tablespoon minced ginger

1/2 cup cocktail peanuts

Garnish: 1 green onion, shredded



To Prepare Ahead:



Cut chicken breast lengthwise in half. Cut across the grain into 1/8-inch slices. Transfer chicken to a mixing bowl. Add marinade ingredients and toss to coat thoroughly. Let stand for 15 minutes.





Mix ingredients for seasoning sauce in a small bowl.





To Cook:



Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a wok over high heat. Add dried chili peppers and cook until they are almost black.

Add ginger and chicken; stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.





Pour in seasoning sauce and stir for a few seconds.