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The most popular Chinese dish panda express kung pao chicken is well known due to its delicious flavor and perfectly balanced spicy, sweet, and savory. This recipe brings the taste of Panda Express, the most delicious of all time, to your kitchen.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
To make this delightful panda express kung pao chicken recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 spoons soy sauce
- 1 poon rice vinegar
- 1 spoon of cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced zucchini
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 46 dried red chilies
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
MEASURES & PRECAUTIONS
- The most important thing is to measure all the ingredients accurately to get the proper and better taste.
- You must take care while dealing with dried chilies if in contact with your eyes wash your eyes or consult with a doctor.
- Wash the chicken carefully, it’s necessary to avoid the smell of chicken.
- Handle raw chicken with care to avoid mesh of chicken.
Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
INGREDIENTS NOTES
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Better is to use boneless and skinless chicken.
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You can use carrots and other vegetables for better touch.
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Use the optimal amount of dried chilies, it is better to use less quantity.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
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Marinate the chicken with 2 spoons of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 1 spoon of corn starch, and spare it for 15 minutes.
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Heat the 1 spoon of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Now prepare the chicken until it goes brown and cooked completely.
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In already heated oil, add another spoon of oil again, and mix the garlic, ginger, and dried chilies until you get fragrant.
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Add some bell pepper and green onions, then cook until it goes tender perfectly.
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Now add chicken to the pan again. Mix soy sauce, sugar, and some sauces into the pan.
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Now add the corn starch slurry to thicken the sauce. Cook again 23 minutes until the sauce coats the chicken and vegetable very well.
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Add roasted peanuts and mix well for better taste.
RECIPE TIPS & VARIATIONS
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To make it more spicy add some more red chilies and chili sauces.
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Mix chicken with vegetables for a vegetarian touch.
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Add some more sauces to get more different flavours.
EQUIPMENT
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Large pan or skillet
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Measuring spoons and cups
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Cutting board and knife
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Mixing bowls
Note
SERVING TIPS 💡
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You can serve this Kung Pao Chicken with steamed rice or with pasta noodles.
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Garnish some extra chopped green onions and some lemon over it.
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