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Hand-Pulled Kung Pao Chicken with Chili Oil
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Hand-Pulled Kung Pao Chicken with Chili Oil

4.9 (163 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Kung Pao Chicken with Chili Oil, bright with acid and fresh herbs.

Prep
15 min
Cook
51 min
Servings
3
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb kung pao chicken
  • 1 medium soy sauce
  • 1 lb garlic
  • a pinch fresh ginger
  • 4 oz scallions
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • to taste good finishing oil
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the kung pao chicken dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the kung pao chicken, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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