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How To Make Chinese Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken Stir Fry

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What Makes Kung Pao  Chicken So Popular? 

Kung Pao Chicken is a spicy, savory, and slightly sweet stir fry that blends tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and bold Sichuan flavors. It’s fast, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.

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Key Ingredients You’ll  Need to Get Started 

Gather Chicken Breast or Thigh, Sichuan peppercorns, Dried red chilies, Peanuts, Garlic, Ginger, Soy sauce, Vinegar, Hoisin sauce, Cornstarch, Sugar, and Scallions. Prep everything in advance. It cooks quickly!

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Marinate the Chicken  for Tenderness and Flavor 

Toss the chicken with soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and a pinch of sugar. Let it rest for 15–20 minutes so the flavors soak in and the texture stays silky.

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Make the Bold,  Spicy Kung Pao Sauce 

Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and a splash of water. Add cornstarch to thicken slightly. This sauce is the heart of the dish’s flavor profile.

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Toast the Sichuan  Peppercorns and Chilies 

In hot oil, fry Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies until fragrant. This step unlocks the signature mouth-tingling heat and smoky aroma unique to authentic Kung Pao Chicken.

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Stir Fry Chicken  Until Golden and Juicy 

Add marinated chicken to the hot wok and stir fry quickly on high heat. Cook until golden brown, tender, and slightly caramelized. Don’t overcook it. Keep the chicken juicy.

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Add Aromatics,  Peanuts, and Sauce 

Toss in garlic, ginger, and scallions, followed by roasted peanuts. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir everything together until evenly coated and glossy. Let flavors blend.

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The Signature  Kung Pao Flavor Balance 

Kung Pao Chicken is all about contrast. A Spicy, sweet, savory, and nutty taste. The peanuts add crunch, while the chilies and peppercorns bring bold heat with every delicious bite.

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Serve Fresh and  Hot with Steamed Rice 

Plate your Kung Pao Chicken straight from the wok over fluffy white rice or jasmine rice. It’s fast, flavorful comfort food with restaurant-quality taste, Right from your kitchen.

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Enjoy an Authentic  Sichuan Dish at Home 

Kung Pao Chicken is a celebration of texture and flavor. With just a little prep and a hot pan, you can enjoy a fiery, satisfying Chinese classic anytime.

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