Kung Pao Chicken II Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 1/2 tsp cornstarch, divided
5 tsp soy sauce, divided
5 tsp dry sherry, divided
1/4 tsp salt
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp chicken broth or 2 tbsp water
1 1/2 tsp sugar
3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
1/3 cup salted peanuts
6 -8 small dried hot chili peppers
1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 green onions, with tops , cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
to taste green onion (for garnish )
to taste dried hot chili peppers (for garnish )

Directions:

For marinade, combine 2 tsp. cornstarch, 2 tsp. soy sauce, 2 tsp. sherry and salt in large bowl;mix well.
Add chicken;stir to coat well.
Let stand 30 minutes.
Combine remaining 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch, 3 tsp. soy sauce, 3 tsp. sherry, vinegar, chicken broth and sugar in small bowl;mix well, set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp. oil in wok or large skillet over medium heat.
Add peanuts;cook and stir until lightly toasted.
Remove peanuts from wok;set aside. Heat remaining 2 tbsp. oil in wok over medium heat.
Add chili peppers;stir-fry until peppers just begin to char, about 1 minute. Increase heat to high.
Add chicken mixture; stir-fry 2 minutes.
Add ginger;stir-fry until chicken is no longer pink in center, about 1 minute. Add peanuts and onions;stir-fry 1 minute. Stir cornstarch mixture;add to wok.
Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.
Garnish, if desired.
From Cooking Class CHINESE Cookbook.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	609.95 Kcal (2554 kJ)
Calories from fat	313.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.88g	54%
Cholesterol	139.24mg	46%
Sodium	1699.95mg	71%
Potassium	1263.06mg	27%
Total Carbs	21.04g	7%
Sugars	9.37g	37%
Dietary Fiber	4.68g	19%
Protein	57.31g	115%
Vitamin C	153mg	255%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	44.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.91 Kcal (594 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.11g	54%
Cholesterol	32.39mg	46%
Sodium	395.5mg	71%
Potassium	293.85mg	27%
Total Carbs	4.89g	7%
Sugars	2.18g	37%
Dietary Fiber	1.09g	19%
Protein	13.33g	115%
Vitamin C	35.6mg	255%
Iron	0.4mg	11%
Calcium	10.3mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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