Best Kung Pao Chicken With Broccoli Recipes

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KEN HOM'S CLASSIC KUNG PAO CHICKEN



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This recipe is adapted from the great Chinese-American chef Ken Hom, for a Sichuan stir-fry is made with chunks of boneless chicken (breasts or thighs, though we prefer thighs), peanuts, chile peppers and plenty of garlic, scallions and ginger. Making it is not at all difficult, but it does require one fussy step: The chicken takes a dip into a combination of egg white, salt, sesame oil and cornstarch before it goes into the hot wok. This step creates a lovely crust on the chicken that sears in moisture and later serves to hold onto the savory-sweet soy-sesame sauce. The dish is quite spicy, so serve it over rice or plain pasta to foil the heat, alongside an ice cold beer.

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings, with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 large egg whites
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups peanut oil
6 dried red chiles
1 1/2 cups unsalted peanuts
6 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
1/3 cup chicken stock or canned chicken broth
1/3 cup Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
5 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons Chinese black rice vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine chicken, egg whites, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil and 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch. Mix well.
  • Place a large wok over high heat until hot. Add peanut oil. When oil is very hot, remove wok from heat and immediately add chicken pieces, stirring to keep them from sticking. When the pieces are white on all sides, after 2 to 3 minutes, drain them and all the oil through a stainless-steel colander in a heatproof bowl. Reserve 5 tablespoons of the oil, and discard remainder.
  • In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1/3 cup water; mix well and set aside. Reheat wok with reserved oil. When very hot, add chiles and stir-fry until slightly blackened. Add peanuts, garlic, scallions and ginger, and stir-fry until lightly browned.
  • Add chicken pieces, stock, rice wine, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Mix well, and stir in cornstarch mixture. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, then reduce heat to low and let mixture sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Mix again, and serve.

KUNG PAO CHICKEN



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Spicy chicken with peanuts, similar to what is served in Chinese restaurants. It is easy to make, and you can be as sloppy with the measurements as you want. They reduce to a nice, thick sauce. Substitute cashews for peanuts, or bamboo shoots for the water chestnuts. You can't go wrong! Enjoy!

Provided by Arlena

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1 ounce hot chile paste
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
4 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
4 ounces chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • To Make Marinade: Combine 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture and mix together. Place chicken pieces in a glass dish or bowl and add marinade. Toss to coat. Cover dish and place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  • To Make Sauce: In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture, chili paste, vinegar and sugar. Mix together and add green onion, garlic, water chestnuts and peanuts. In a medium skillet, heat sauce slowly until aromatic.
  • Meanwhile, remove chicken from marinade and saute in a large skillet until meat is white and juices run clear. When sauce is aromatic, add sauteed chicken to it and let simmer together until sauce thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 595.6 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

KUNG PAO CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI



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Make and share this Kung Pao Chicken with Broccoli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Chicken

Time 28m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon sugar
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
4 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
5 green onions, chopped (both white and green)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
3 cups small broccoli florets
1/2 cup salted peanuts
freshly steamed rice

Steps:

  • Blend water, soy sauce, cornstarch, Sherry and sugar in bowl, set aside.
  • Toss chicken with 1 tblsp cornstarch to coat.
  • Heat 2 tblsps oil in wok over high heat.
  • Add chilies and cook until blackened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring frequently, 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove chicken using slotted spoon.
  • Set aside.
  • Add remaining 2 tblsps oil to wok.
  • Add green onions, garlic and ginger and stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Add broccoli and stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Stir sauce and add to wok.
  • Cover and cook until sauce is thickened and broccoli is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes more.
  • Mix in chicken and peanuts and heat.
  • Serve with rice.

KUNG PAO CHICKEN RECIPE



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Follow this Kung Pao Chicken Recipe for a homemade version of the classic takeout dish. This tasty dish also qualifies as a Healthy Living recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup water
5 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
2 tsp. Thai chili sauce
1/4 cup KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in large nonstick skillet. Add broccoli; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, chili sauce and 2 Tbsp. dressing until blended.
  • Transfer broccoli to serving plate; cover to keep warm. Heat remaining dressing in same skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir 1 min. Add chicken; cook 2 min., stirring frequently. Stir in peanut butter mixture; cook 5 to 7 min. or until chicken is done and sauce is thickened, stirring frequently to scrape browned bits from bottom of skillet.
  • Spoon chicken mixture next to broccoli; sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

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