Authentic Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken tenders
• 2 tbsps. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tbsp. white vinegar (or rice vinegar )
• Salt to taste
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 3 tbsps. soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp white vinegar (or rice vinegar )
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ginger (minced)
• 1 tsp garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsps. oil
• 6-8 whole red chilies
• ½ large yellow bell pepper (cubed)
• ½ large green bell pepper (cubed)
• ½ cup green onions (cut into ½ inch size)
• ¼ cup roasted peanuts
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Steps

1. 1

   Marinate the chicken in a bowl by combining soy sauce, cornstarch, vinegar and salt for at least 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and keep it ready.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet on a medium flame with a tablespoon of oil. Add the chicken cubes and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and transfer the chicken pieces to a plate.

4. 4

   To the same skillet add the remaining tablespoon of oil; add the red chilis , peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the prepared sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is thickened.

6. 6

   Stir the chicken back into the skillet and coat the chicken well with the sauce and let the chicken cook in the sauce for 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Finally add the green onions, peanuts and sesame seeds, toss it and serve with rice.