Hunan Kung Pao Spicy and Savory Hunan Kung Pao Chicken Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry 1 teaspoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 8-10 dried red chilies, halved and seeds removed (adjust to taste) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 1/2 cup roasted peanuts 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 3 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated) Sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 cup chicken broth or water 1 teaspoon cornstarch Directions: In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Mix and marinate for 15 minutes. Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add dried chilies and stir-fry until fragrant but not burnt (about 30 seconds). Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and chilies from wok; set aside. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then sauté garlic, ginger, and the white parts of green onions until aromatic. Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Return chicken and chilies to the wok. Pour in sauce and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly. Stir in roasted peanuts and green onion tops. Mix well and remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal per serving (approximate) | Servings: 4 #hunankungpao #kungpaochicken #chinesefood #spicychicken #wokrecipes #asiancuisine #homemadekungpao #stirfryrecipes #peanutchicken #chililovers #easyasianfood #weeknightdinner #quickstirfry #chineseclassic #flavorfulchicken #garlicginger #authenticrecipes #spicydish #asianfoodlover #chinesehomemade Bring the heat with this classic Hunan Kung Pao Chicken! 🌶️🔥 Perfectly spicy, savory, and packed with crunch from peanuts.