Hunan Kung Pao



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Prep Time:
30 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Additional Time:
25 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins

Servings:
4


Ingredients

  • 4skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 20peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 30 per pound)
  • 4teaspoonssoy sauce
  • 4teaspoonsrice wine
  • 2teaspoonssesame oil (Optional)
  • 1tablespooncornstarch
  • ½cupvegetable oil, divided
  • 4clovesgarlic, minced
  • 16dried red chile peppers, cut in half
  • 2teaspoonsSichuan peppercorns (Optional)
  • 1red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1green bell pepper, sliced
  • ¼cupdark soy sauce
  • 2tablespoonsrice wine
  • 2teaspoonswhite sugar
  • 1cupsalted peanuts
  • 4green onions, cut into 3 inch lengths
  • 2dashessesame oil, or to taste (Optional)

  • Directions

    Combine chicken and shrimp in a mixing bowl along with 4 teaspoons soy sauce, 4 teaspoons rice wine, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Sprinkle with cornstarch, and mix until evenly combined. Set aside to marinate for 25 minutes.

    Heat 1/2 of the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir in chicken mixture and cook until chicken has turned white on the outside and is still a bit pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken mixture and wipe the wok clean.

    Heat remaining vegetable oil over high heat. Stir in garlic; cook for a few seconds until garlic begins to turn brown. Stir in dried chiles and Sichuan peppercorns; cook and stir for a few seconds until peppers begin to darken.

    Add red and green bell peppers, dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice wine, and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir in chicken mixture. Cook until peppers are nearly tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. Stir in peanuts and green onion until green onion becomes limp. Stir in a few drops of sesame oil to serve.



    Cook's Note:

    Substitute cashews for the peanuts, if you prefer.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    790 Calories
    52g Fat
    21g Carbs
    59g Protein

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