Kung Pao Chicken with Roasted Peanuts

Name: Kung Pao Chicken with Roasted Peanuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 26 min
Ingredients: 1.25 lbs boneless chicken thighs; 1 cups roasted peanuts; 3 tbsp rice vinegar; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1.5 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns; 6 whole dried chilies; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic cloves; 1 tbsp ginger; 2 whole scallions

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Emily Johnson

Time

26 minutes

Servings

Calories

684

Spicy diced chicken and crunchy roasted peanuts in a tangy-sweet Sichuan sauce, a beloved dish with bold flavors and satisfying texture.

684

cal

35.2g

protein

14.9g

carbs

55.3g

fat

Ingredients (12)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
boneless chicken thighs	1.25 lbs	311	23g	0g	24g
roasted peanuts	1 cups	211	10g	6g	18g
rice vinegar	3 tbsp	2	0g	0g	0g
soy sauce	3 tbsp	8	1g	1g	0g
sugar	1.5 tbsp	17	0g	4g	0g
sesame oil	1 tbsp	31	0g	0g	4g
Sichuan peppercorns	1 tsp	3	0g	1g	0g
dried chilies	6 whole	3	0g	1g	0g
vegetable oil	3 tbsp	90	0g	0g	10g
garlic cloves	4 cloves	5	0g	1g	0g
ginger	1 tbsp	2	0g	0g	0g
scallions	2 whole	2	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (12)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
boneless chicken thighs	1.25 lbs	311	23g	0g	24g
roasted peanuts	1 cups	211	10g	6g	18g
rice vinegar	3 tbsp	2	0g	0g	0g
soy sauce	3 tbsp	8	1g	1g	0g
sugar	1.5 tbsp	17	0g	4g	0g
sesame oil	1 tbsp	31	0g	0g	4g
Sichuan peppercorns	1 tsp	3	0g	1g	0g
dried chilies	6 whole	3	0g	1g	0g
vegetable oil	3 tbsp	90	0g	0g	10g
garlic cloves	4 cloves	5	0g	1g	0g
ginger	1 tbsp	2	0g	0g	0g
scallions	2 whole	2	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes, about 0.75 inch pieces
Step 2
Whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in small bowl, set aside
Step 3
Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in wok over high heat, add chicken in batches and cook until golden, set aside
Step 4
Add remaining oil to wok, add Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies, toast for 1 minute
Step 5
Add minced garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant
Step 6
Pour sauce mixture into wok and bring to simmer
Step 7
Return chicken to wok, add peanuts and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes
Step 8
Garnish with sliced scallions and serve over steamed rice

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