Crispy Kung Pao Chicken

Name: Crispy Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps brown sugar; 227 grams chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 79 milliliters dry roasted peanuts; 1 egg, beaten; 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 Tbsps chopped green onion; 237 milliliters panko (Japanese bread crumbs); 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 6 Tbsps rice vinegar; 6 Tbsps soy sauce; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 2 Tbsps water

Need a dairy free main course? Crispy Kung Pao Chicken could be an awesome recipe to try. One serving contains 603 calories, 43g of protein, and 26g of fat. This recipe serves 2. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up garlic, green onion, soy sauce, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the panko you could follow this main course with the Panko Crusted Brownie Pie as a dessert. It is a rather inexpensive recipe for fans of Chinese food.

Instructions

Heat 1 quart of vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or electric skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Vegetable Oil

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Frying Pan

Toss chicken with beaten egg in a bowl until coated.

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Whole Chicken

Egg

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Bowl

Place the panko in a shallow dish, then drop the egg coated chicken pieces into the panko one at a time, and roll to coat; set aside.

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Chicken Pieces

Panko

Roll

Egg

Deep fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes.

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Chicken Pieces

Cooking Oil

Remove the chicken to drain on a paper towel, and keep warm.

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Whole Chicken

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Paper Towels

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir in garlic, ginger, green onion, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until the garlic and ginger begin to turn golden brown, then pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in water, then stir into the boiling sauce to thicken. Cook and stir until the sauce clears, about 45 seconds.

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Red Pepper Flakes