Hunan Kung Pao

Hunan Kung Pao
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    225

Experience the explosive flavors of Hunan cuisine with this vibrant Kung Pao, featuring succulent chicken and shrimp, fiery chilies, and the numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns. A symphony of textures and tastes, perfect served over a bed of thick noodles.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    21 g
  • Cholesterol
    228 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    59 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    1736 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    52 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 25 mins Combine chicken and shrimp in a mixing bowl with 4 teaspoons soy sauce, 4 teaspoons rice wine, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Sprinkle with cornstarch and mix until evenly coated. Marinate for 25 minutes.

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02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Heat half of the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir in the chicken and shrimp mixture and cook until the chicken is white on the outside but still slightly pink, about 5 minutes. Remove from the wok and set aside. Wipe the wok clean.

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03 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok over high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for a few seconds until lightly browned. Stir in the dried red chile peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. Cook, stirring constantly, until the peppers darken, about 30 seconds.

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04 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Add the sliced red and green bell peppers, dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice wine, and sugar to the wok. Bring to a boil and then stir in the reserved chicken and shrimp mixture. Cook until the peppers are almost tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

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05 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Stir in the salted peanuts and green onions. Cook until the green onions become slightly limp. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil before serving.

For a more intense flavor, toast the Sichuan peppercorns in a dry pan before adding them to the wok.
Adjust the number of dried chiles to control the spiciness of the dish.
If you don't have rice wine, dry sherry can be used as a substitute.
Serve over thick noodles or steamed rice.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 75 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Delbert Kilback

    This recipe is amazing! The perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy.

  • Kolby Morar

    Easy to follow instructions and the results are restaurant-quality.

  • Taya Schmitt

    I added a little bit of honey for extra sweetness and it turned out great!

  • Dax Muller

    The Sichuan peppercorns really make this dish authentic. My family loved it!

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