Kung Pao Chicken
Submitted by Rich Williams (‘62)Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons white wine, divided
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2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
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2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into chunks
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1 ounce hot chili paste
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
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1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
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4 ounces chopped peanuts
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4 green onions, chopped
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
Cooking Instructions:
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Combine water and cornstarch in a cup; set aside.
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Combine 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture in a large glass bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover the dish and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
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Combine remaining 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and remaining cornstarch/water mixture in a medium bowl. Whisk in chili paste, brown sugar, and vinegar. Add water chestnuts, peanuts, green onions, and garlic and toss to coat.
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Transfer water chestnut mixture to a medium skillet. Heat slowly over medium heat until aromatic.
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Meanwhile, transfer chicken from marinade into a large skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
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Combine water chestnut mixture and sautéed chicken together in one skillet. Adjust heat and simmer together until sauce thickens.