Name: Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 tbs Sake; 2 tbs Soy Sauce; 2 tbs Sesame Seed Oil; 2 tbs Corn Flour; 2 tbs Water; 500g Chicken; 1 tbs Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Rice Vinegar; 1 tbs Brown Sugar; 4 Chopped Spring Onions; 6 cloves Garlic Clove; 220g Water Chestnut; 100g Peanuts

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Method

4 steps · 23 min

01
Make the Marinade Base
In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons sake, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, and a slurry of 2 tablespoons cornflour mixed with 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Divide this base mixture in half.
02
Marinate the Chicken
Combine one half of the prepared marinade base with the 500g chicken pieces in a glass dish or bowl. Toss to ensure the chicken is evenly coated, then cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the flavors soak in.
03
Assemble the Sauce
In a medium frying pan, combine the remaining marinade base with 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar, stirring well to combine. Add the 4 chopped spring onions, 6 cloves of minced garlic, 220g water chestnuts, and 100g peanuts. Heat this sauce slowly over medium heat until it starts to bubble gently and becomes fragrant.
04
Sear Chicken and Simmer
While the sauce warms, take the marinated chicken out of the refrigerator. In a large frying pan, sear the chicken until it's cooked through and the juices run clear. Once the sauce is aromatic and lightly bubbling, add the seared chicken to the pan and let it simmer until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

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Nutrition

Per serving% reference intake

Nutrition per serving, with share of an adult's daily reference intake
Nutrient	Amount per serving	Share of reference intake
Energy	420kcal	21%
Fat	21.2g	30%
Carbohydrate	20.3g	8%
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Allergens

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The 14 regulated allergens4 present · 1 uncertain

Allergen status for this recipe, for each of the fourteen regulated allergens
Allergen	Status
Gluten	Contains
Peanuts	Contains
Soya

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