Kung Pao Chicken (American-Style)

A Chinese-American take with chicken, peanuts, peppers, and a sweet-spicy glaze.

Ingredients

• 600 g chicken thighs, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 80 g roasted peanuts
• 3 dried chilies
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced

Method

1. Marinate chicken with soy and cornstarch briefly.
2. Stir-fry chicken until nearly cooked; remove.
3. Cook chilies, garlic, ginger, and pepper in a little oil.
4. Add sauce mixture and simmer briefly.
5. Return chicken, toss with peanuts and scallions, and serve.

Notes

Chinese-American style preparation; adjust sweetness, acidity, and heat to taste.