Monday, May 3, 2010

Dave's Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients:  White Rice, Chicken Tenders, Peanuts, Green Onions, Garlic, Jalapeno, Ginger, Bell Pepper, Dried Red Chillis, Szechuan Pepper, Corn Starch, Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce, Terriyaki Sauce, Vegetable Oil.
Dave's Kung Pao Chicken *Cooks in 30 minutes total
1. Rice- White medium grain rice has cooking instructions on the back of the package and is best prepared in a rice cooker.
2. Sauce- In a bowl combine; 2 Tblspns soy sauce, 2 Tblspns terriyaki sauce, 2 Tblspns water, 1 Tblspn Cornstarch, 1 tspn sesame oil, 1 Tblspn minced ginger and 2 cloves chopped garlic then set aside.
3. Prep- Chop Chicken into bite size pieces and set aside. Chop bell pepper, jalapeno and green onion into bite size pieces and set aside. 
4. Wok Instructions (Large saute pan will work)
- Heat wok on high heat and wait until it starts to smoke a little. Add one Tblspn of vegetable oil and coat the bottom of the wok. Add chicken, dried red chillis, cracked szechuan peppercorns and peanuts. Stir frequently until chicken is cooked and the chillis and peanuts are toasted nicely then set aside in a bowl to be added to the wok again soon.
-Place wok back on the heat and add another Tblspn of vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the wok. Add green onions, bell peppers and jalapeno. Stir frequently until the vegetables are still crisp, vibrant and heated through but not wilted and limp.
-Add the sauce mixture and chicken, chillis and peanut mixture to the wok and stir everything together for 30 more seconds before serving. Plate with white rice and serve.

1 comment:

  1. Great info. Happy new year to you and your readers! Fingers crossed for a prosperous 2011!

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