Kung Pao Chicken

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1. 1

   Combine the chicken pieces with the chicken marinade ingredients (soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil) in a bowl. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.

   حوالي 15 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Marinating helps tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor.

2. 2

   In a separate small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients (soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, water) until smooth. Set aside.

   حوالي 2 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Mixing the sauce ahead of time ensures a quick addition during stir-frying.

3. 3

   Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.

   حوالي 1 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: A hot wok is key for good stir-frying.

4. 4

   Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

   حوالي 4 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary to ensure even browning.

5. 5

   To the same pan, add the dried red chilis and Sichuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

   حوالي 1 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Be careful not to burn the chilis, as they will become bitter.

6. 6

   Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

   حوالي 1 د

7. 7

   Stir in the diced onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.

   حوالي 3 د

8. 8

   Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables.

9. 9

   Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk, then pour it over the chicken and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.

   حوالي 2 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: The cornstarch in the sauce will help it thicken quickly.

10. 10

    Stir in the roasted peanuts. Toss to combine.

    حوالي 1 د

11. 11

    Remove the Kung Pao Chicken from the heat. Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

    ملاحظة الطاهي: Serve immediately with steamed rice.