Kung Po Chicken

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:
Chicken Breast – 400 gms, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Garlic Cloves – 2, finely chopped
Red Chillies – 3, deseeded and sliced
Olive Oil – 1 tblsp
Chilli Bean Sauce – 1 tsp
Bamboo Shoots – 50 gms, canned, drained and sliced
Water Chestnuts – 50 gms, canned, drained
Chinese Rice Wine – 1 tblsp
Chicken Stock – 100 ml
Unsalted Peanuts – 50 gms, roasted
Spring Onions – 2, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Cornflour – 1 tsp, mixed with 1 tblsp water

Method:
1. Heat oil in a nonstick pan over high heat.
2. Add chillies and garlic.
3. Stir-fry for a few seconds.
4. Add the chicken and chilli bean sauce.
5. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes.
6. Add the bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, rice wine and chicken stock.
7. Bring to a boil.
8. Gently add the cornflour paste.
9. Stir until the sauce has thickened and turned transparent.
10. Add the peanuts and spring onions before serving.
11. Serve hot.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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