{"id":"40898975-254b-4860-b8af-cab587befe61","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/40898975-254b-4860-b8af-cab587befe61","source_url":"https://www.thespruceeats.com/stir-fried-kung-pao-chicken-with-chili-694910","title":"Stir-Fried Kung Pao Chicken With Chili Peppers","description":"In our healthier version of the traditional Szechuan kung pao chicken, the chicken is stir-fried instead of deep-fried, reducing the fat content.","servings":3,"servings_text":"3 to 4 servings","prep_time":"PT25M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT45M","archive":{"provider":"wayback","snapshot_url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20190818050748id_/https://www.thespruceeats.com/stir-fried-kung-pao-chicken-with-chili-694910","original_url":"https://www.thespruceeats.com/stir-fried-kung-pao-chicken-with-chili-694910","captured_at":"2019-08-18T05:07:48.000Z"},"ingredients":[{"text":"2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, 7 to 8 ounces each)","item":"chicken breasts","quantity":2,"preparation":"boneless, skinless, 7 to 8 ounces each"},{"text":"8 small dried red chili peppers","item":"small dried red chili peppers","quantity":8},{"text":"2 cloves garlic","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove"},{"text":"2 green onions (spring onions, scallions)","item":"green onions","quantity":2,"preparation":"spring onions, scallions"},{"text":"4 tablespoons oil (for stir-frying, or as needed)","item":"oil","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"for stir-frying, or as needed"},{"text":"Optional: 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorn","item":"Optional: 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorn"},{"text":"1/2 cup peanuts (or cashews)","item":"peanuts","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or cashews"},{"text":"Optional: few drops sesame oil","item":"Optional: few drops sesame oil"},{"text":"2 teaspoons soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","group":"For the Marinade"},{"text":"2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine (or dry sherry)","item":"Chinese rice wine","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or dry sherry","group":"For the Marinade"},{"text":"1 teaspoon sesame oil","item":"sesame oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","group":"For the Marinade"},{"text":"1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp","group":"For the Marinade"},{"text":"2 tablespoons dark soy sauce","item":"dark soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","group":"For the Sauce"},{"text":"1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine (or dry sherry)","item":"Chinese rice wine","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or dry sherry","group":"For the Sauce"},{"text":"1 teaspoon sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","group":"For the Sauce"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Gather the ingredients."},{"number":2,"text":"Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes."},{"number":3,"text":"Combine marinade ingredients, adding the cornstarch last. Marinate the chicken for 25 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"While the chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce and vegetables: In a small bowl, combine the dark soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar. Set aside."},{"number":5,"text":"Cut the chilies in half so that they are approximately the same size as the chicken cubes. Remove the seeds."},{"number":6,"text":"Peel and finely chop the garlic. Cut the green onion on the diagonal into thirds."},{"number":7,"text":"Heat the wok over medium-high to high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil."},{"number":8,"text":"When the oil is hot, add the chicken. Stir-fry until it turns white and is 80 percent cooked. Remove from the wok."},{"number":9,"text":"Add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic (about 30 seconds)."},{"number":10,"text":"Add the chili peppers and the Szechuan peppercorn if using. Stir-fry briefly until they turn dark red."},{"number":11,"text":"Add the sauce to the wok. Bring to a boil."},{"number":12,"text":"Add the chicken back into the pan. Stir in the peanuts and the green onion."},{"number":13,"text":"Remove from the heat and stir in the sesame oil. Serve hot."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T19:55:31.004307+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T19:55:31.004307+00:00"}