DEEP-FRIED KUNG PAO CHICKEN WITH PEANUTS

Deep-fried Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 boneless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
For the Marinade:
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine (or dry sherry)
2 teaspoons cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the Sauce:
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (black or red, or red wine vinegar)
1 tablespoon chicken broth (or water)
3 teaspoons sugar (granulated)
1/2 tsp. salt
3 to 4 drops sesame oil
1 tsp. cornstarch
For the Stir Fry:
6 to 8 small dried red chili peppers (or as desired)
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup peanuts (skinless, unsalted)

Steps:

1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. Mix in the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, water and cornstarch. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.2. In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients, whisking in the cornstarch last.3. Remove the seeds from the chile peppers and chop. Peel and finely chop the garlic.4. Heat the oil for deep-frying to between 360 and 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully slide the chicken into the wok, and deep-fry for about 1 minute, until the cubes separate and turn white. Remove and drain on paper towels. Drain all but 2 tablespoons oil from the wok.5. Add the chilies peppers and stir-fry until the skins starts to darken and blister. Add the garlic. Stir-fry until aromatic (about 30 seconds). Add the deep-fried chicken back into the pan. Stir-fry briefly, then push up to the sides of the wok and add the sauce in the middle, stirring quickly to thicken. Stir in the peanuts. Mix everything together and serve hot.Reader Rating: 5 out of 5 starsComments: Perfect results and better than the Kung Pao chicken found in the city malls. I found that 3 dried red chillies was plenty hot enough for me.Rated by MikeMore Chinese Chicken RecipesMore Szechuan RecipesMain