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Chinese · Dinner

Hunan Kung Pao Chicken

Spicy-sweet chicken with peppers, peanuts and a glossy sauce.

⏱ 40 minPrep 20 minCook 20 min👨‍🍳 4 servings★ 4.8Medium
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Hunan Kung Pao Chicken

WHAT YOU NEED

Ingredients

Ingredients adjusted for 4 servings

  • 500 g chicken
  • 1 red pepper
  • 4 spring onions
  • ½ cup peanuts
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • Dried chilli to taste

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cooking spoon
  • Suitable pan or pot

STEP BY STEP

Method

  1. 1

    Mix sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Brown chicken pieces.

  3. 3

    Stir-fry peppers and spring onions.

  4. 4

    Return chicken and add sauce.

  5. 5

    Cook until glossy and finish with peanuts.

Nutrition note

Nutrition varies with portions and ingredient brands.

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WHAT I LEARNED

Kitchen knowledge

Cornflour thickens sauce quickly when heated.

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SAFETY FIRST

Kitchen safety

Handle chilli carefully and avoid touching your eyes.

KEEP COOKING

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