How long does Kung Pao Chicken take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kung Pao Chicken serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kung Pao Chicken spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kung Pao Chicken?

250 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, ¼ cup Roasted Peanuts, 4 Dry Red Chilli, ¼ cup Spring Onion, ½ Eggs, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kung Pao Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kung Pao Chicken?

About 538 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kung Pao Chicken

Name: Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 250 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; ½ Eggs; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¼ tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Corn Flour; As Needed Oil; 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; ¼ cup Water; 1 tbsp Sesame Oil; 1 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 4 Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded and Slit; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 2 tbsp Water; ¼ cup Roasted Peanuts; ¼ cup Spring Onion, Roughly Chopped

25 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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Kung pao chicken: fried chicken tossed with dry red chillies, garlic, peanuts and a soy, vinegar and sugar sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 25 minutes, video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

18 items

2 people

Chicken Boneless Cubes250 grams
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Eggs½
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Salt¼ tsp
Corn Flour4 tbsp
OilAs Needed
Dark Soy Sauce2 tbsp
Vinegar1 tbsp
Brown Sugar2 tbsp
Water¼ cup
Sesame Oil1 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded and Slit4
Water2 tbsp
Roasted Peanuts¼ cup
Spring Onion, Roughly Chopped¼ cup

Contains: egg, groundnut, wheat, soya, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	538kcal	1076kcal
Protein	37g	73g
Carbohydrate	40g	79g
Fat	27g	53g
Fibre	4.9g	9.8g
Sugar	15g	30g

Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes

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Method

1
To the boneless chicken cubes, add the soy sauce, egg, black pepper powder and salt. Mix well.
Chicken Boneless CubesSoy SauceEggsBlack Pepper PowderSalt
2
Add the cornstarch and mix again to ensure that the chicken is evenly coated.
Corn Flour
3
Deep fry the chicken over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from the oil and set aside.
Oil
4
In a bowl, combine the dark soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and water.
Dark Soy SauceVinegarBrown SugarWater
5
In a wok/pan, heat sesame oil and saute the ginger, garlic and red chillies for 1 minute.
Sesame OilGingerGarlicDry Red Chilli
6
Add the fried chicken and the sauce mixture. Allow it to come to a boil and simmer for 1 minute.
7
Make a slurry by combining the cornstarch and water in a bowl. Add this to the pan.
Corn FlourWater
8
Add roasted peanuts and spring onions. Mix well and turn off the heat.
Roasted PeanutsSpring Onion

Before you start

How long does Kung Pao Chicken take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kung Pao Chicken serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kung Pao Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Kung Pao Chicken spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kung Pao Chicken?: 250 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, ¼ cup Roasted Peanuts, 4 Dry Red Chilli, ¼ cup Spring Onion, ½ Eggs, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kung Pao Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kung Pao Chicken?: About 538 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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C
A Cookd cookApril 2022
very nice recipe
C
A Cookd cookMarch 2022
an absolute favourite 😊
C
A Cookd cookFebruary 2022
It's one of my favourites ❤️
D
DharaniNovember 2021
Loved it. The step by step instructions are very easy to follow.