Try this easy kung pao chicken for a recipe that will be a household favorite! Adjust the spice level to your taste for a quick, flavorful Chinese dish!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: easy kung pao chicken, kung pao chicken, kung pao chicken recipe, kung pao recipe
In a large bowl mix all the ingredients under the chicken section and marinate for at least 5 minutes.
Whisk all the ingredients in the sauce section and keep aside while your chicken is marinating.
In a pan, heat oil (2-3tbsp) and fry the chicken pieces on medium heat, stirring occasionally until crisp and golden on the outside and evenly cooked from the inside (3-4 min). Once done transfer the chicken onto a plate.
Next heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, add chopped ginger and garlic and fry until garlic becomes fragrant.
Add dried red chilies and cubed red and green bell peppers. Stir fry it for a few seconds.
Give the prepared sauce a mix, then pour it into the pan and bring it to a boil. In a small bowl mix together cornstarch and water and add it to the sauce.
Add green onions, grounded black pepper, and fried chicken to the pan and mix all the ingredients in the sauce until the chicken is evenly coated and the sauce thickens.
Stir in peanuts, toss well, and cook for 2 minutes.