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Mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss until coated. Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and dried red chillies and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the diced bell pepper and onion petals and stir-fry for another 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Add the peanuts and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until toasted and the chicken is coated in sauce.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Serve hot over cooked rice.
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For a spicier dish, add more dried red chillies or include some fresh chilli slices.
Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.
Can I use a different type of nut?
Yes, cashews or almonds can be used as a substitute for peanuts.
How can I make this dish less spicy?
Reduce the number of dried red chillies or remove them entirely.
Can I prepare this dish in advance?
You can marinate the chicken in advance, but it's best to cook the dish fresh for optimal texture.
What can I serve with Kung Pao Chicken?
Serve it with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Is there a gluten-free option?
Use gluten-free soy sauce and hoisin sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
I’m Parichay, a food creator, recipe developer and the person behind Bhukkad in Town. For me, food has always been more than just a recipe. I grew up around Nepal and later made Chandigarh home, so a lot of the way I cook comes from memories, places I’ve travelled to, food I’ve eaten and the people I’ve shared it with. My cooking moves between comforting Indian food, regional recipes, street-food nostalgia and the occasional experiment that starts with, “What if we did this instead?” I love understanding why a dish tastes the way it does, simplifying it for a home kitchen, and then telling the story that made me want to cook it in the first place. Because eventually, the recipe tells you how to make the food. The story tells you why you might want to.
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