Kung Pao Chicken with Spicy Chili Oil – Quick & Delicious! 🌶️🔥
Ready for some bold flavors? This Kung Pao Chicken is a flavor-packed dish featuring tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, fresh veggies, and the star ingredient—spicy chili oil. This stir-fry comes together quickly, making it perfect for weeknights when you need something fast but delicious!
Ingredients
- 250g Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup Peanuts roasted and unsalted
- 1 Bell Peppers chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Green Onions chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger minced
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Cornstarch (for coating the chicken)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for stir-frying)
- 2 tbsp Chili Flakes
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the ChickenIn a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Set aside for 10 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
- 2. Make the Spicy Chili OilIn a small pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and chili flakes, and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant (but careful not to burn!). Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce and rice vinegar. This spicy chili oil will add all the heat and flavor to the dish!
- 3. Stir-Fry the ChickenHeat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for about 5-6 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- 4. Stir-Fry the VeggiesIn the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and toss in the bell peppers, green onions, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the veggies are tender but still a little crunchy.
- 5. Combine It All TogetherAdd the chicken back into the pan with the veggies. Pour the spicy chili oil over everything and toss to coat the chicken and veggies in all that flavorful sauce.Stir in the roasted peanuts for that signature Kung Pao crunch!
- 6. Serve and Enjoy!Plate up your Kung Pao Chicken and garnish with a sprinkle of extra green onions. Enjoy it with steamed rice or noodles for the perfect meal.
