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Crispy Kung Pao Chicken with Scallions
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Crispy Kung Pao Chicken with Scallions

★★★★★ 4.3 (182 ratings)

Our Kung Pao Chicken leans on soy sauce and patience: built on a slow, honest base, then finished with Scallions.

Prep
12 min
Cook
54 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb kung pao chicken
  • 3 cloves soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1/2 cup fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp scallions
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 medium Shaoxing wine
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the kung pao chicken generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the kung pao chicken and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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