Spicy Kung Pao Chicken Extravaganza

For all spicy lovers! A real masterpiece! Extraordinarily tasty Gongbao chicken — Kung Pao — is the ideal solution for an exotic lunch or dinner. Spicy and sweet, bright and appetizing, for all lovers of Asian cuisine! Try it soon!
cook time: 12h
Gavin Tanner
Spicy Kung Pao Chicken Extravaganza

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

177
Calories
10g
Fat
9g
Carbs
18g
Protein

Ingredients (2 portions)

Basic:

Garlic (or a little more to taste) 3 clove
Chilli (can be replaced with bell pepper) 1 pc
Olive oil 1 tbsp
Sugar (half a tablespoon.) 1 tbsp
Green onions (50-100 grams) 50 g
Chicken fillet (3 pcs.) 600 g
Sesame (for serving as desired) 0.5 tsp
Soy sauce 3 tbsp
Sesame oil (can be replaced with any other vegetable to taste) 3 tbsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make chicken gongbao — kung pao? Very simple! Prepare all the necessary products. If you have frozen chicken breast, defrost it in advance. Read about all the intricacies of proper defrosting in a separate article, link at the end of the recipe.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the breast and dry with paper towels. Cut the chicken into medium sized cubes (about 2cm by 2cm). Place in a deep, suitable-sized bowl.

Step 3

Step 3
Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Add sugar.

Step 4

Step 4
Mix everything thoroughly. Cover the bowl with cling film and place in the refrigerator to marinate for several hours (preferably overnight).

Step 5

Step 5
Peel the garlic. Cut the white part of the green onion lengthwise into 2-4 parts as in the photo. Chop the garlic with a knife and cut the chili pepper into thin rings. If you donʼt like spicy dishes, then replace the chili with red sweet pepper.

Step 6

Step 6
Heat the olive oil in a high-rimmed frying pan (preferably a wok). Send the marinated chicken to fry for 4-5 minutes. If necessary, add salt to taste. I usually donʼt do this, soy sauce is enough. Cook the chicken in batches so that the pieces have plenty of room in the pan and donʼt stick together. Place the breast on a separate plate. For information on how to choose a frying pan and oil, read the articles at the links at the end of the recipe.

Step 7

Step 7
In the same frying pan over moderate heat, sauté the garlic, onion and chili pepper for about a minute. Donʼt forget to stir everything periodically so that nothing burns.

Step 8

Step 8
Add the prepared breast and fry everything together for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Step 9
When serving, sprinkle the chicken with sesame seeds. Ready!

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