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Kung Pao Chicken

This Kung Pao Chicken is spicy stir-fried chicken with peanuts, chilies, and a savory sauce. Keeping the oil at the right temperature is what separates crisp, greaseless results from soggy ones.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min
30Minutes
4Servings
4.7Rating
MediumLevel
Kung Pao Chicken

Why you'll love this recipe

  • Ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish.
  • Built for contrast -- a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior.
  • Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cubed
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • plus 8 more ingredients

Method

  1. Step 1

    Toss the chicken with the 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch; let sit 15 minutes. Stir the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.

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