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Kung Pao Chicken is a simple and quick chicken stir fry recipe. It’s packed with flavour but remarkably easy to make.

Kung Pao Chicken is a simple and quick chicken stir fry recipe. It's packed with flavour but remarkably easy to make.

There are a few things I really love in life…

my family…

my pets…

good food…

turtles candy…

pistachios…

pepsi…

and Jaden of Steamy Kitchen.

Creepy I know.

Yet so true.

I had the pleasure of meeting Jaden last year at Food Blog Forum. I actually burst into tears upon meeting her. Not because I’m some creepy stalker, but because Jaden was one of the first people in the blogging community that was incredibly kind to me. I’ve never forgotten that she took the time to respond to an email I sent her when I first started blogging. She’s just that nice. I am a big fan of her blog because of the amazing food she cooks and the wonderful stories she tells. I’m an even bigger fan because she is so supportive of fellow bloggers.

I chose to make Jaden’s Kung Pao Chicken for Sunday Supper. I had seen it on Recipe Girl when she reviewed Jaden’s cookbook. It was stuck in my head immediately. I knew I wanted to make it at some point. When I found out we were going to be cooking from Jaden’s new cookbook for Sunday Supper it was an easy choice for me to pick a recipe. As  my regular readers know I have been quite sick with the flu for about 10 days. So when I went to make the dish on Saturday night I realized I was missing a couple of ingredients. So I swapped out a few veggies, and add some others in I had on hand. The important elements were kept intact but the choice of veggies here were slim. If you would like to make Jaden’s original recipe please visit Recipe Girl for the recipe. Lori took some really stunning photographs of the dish as well. I’ll be making this again exactly how Jaden does hers. It was my first day feeling well so I figured I had two choices, use the limited energy I had to cook the dish or use it to shop for the dish. But there was no way I had enough energy to do both quite yet. Hopefully later this week I can make it again, as it’s simply amazing.

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Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken is a simple and quick chicken stir fry recipe. It's packed with flavour but remarkably easy to make.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces of boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic pressed
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1/2 read pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup broccoli chopped
  • 1/4 cup cauliflower chopped
  • 4 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup chopped peanuts

Served over jasmine rice

    Instructions

    • In a bowl combine the chicken, half the soy sauce, and the corn starch. Mix well, and marinate for 10 minutes.
    • Heat up a wok, or frying pan over high heat. Add the oil and the chicken. Spread the chicken over the base of the pan evenly so it cooks all the pieces. Let each side brown well, about 4 or so minutes each side.
    • Add the garlic, peanuts and veggies and cook until the veggies soften and the chicken is tender and cooked through. Should take about 4 or 5 minutes depending on the heat of your pan.
    • Add the stock, sauce and vinegar and cook for another 2 or so minutes.
    • Serve over rice if desired. I used jasmine with it and it was lovely.

    Notes

    Original recipe belongs to Steamy Kitchen. You can find her Kung Pao Chicken recipe on Recipe Girl's site.

    Kung Pao Chicken is a simple and quick chicken stir fry recipe. It's packed with flavour but remarkably easy to make.

    Today our Sunday Supper crew is sharing recipes from Jaden’s new cookbook, Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites. 20 bloggers received a copy of Jaden’s new cookbook. Those 20 are also giving away a copy of Jaden’s cookbook. Even though I was not one of the 20 who received a copy I still wanted to participate. Simply because I adore Jaden and love spreading the word about how awesome she is.

    Here is the list of #SundaySupper Contributors who will be giving away a copy of Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites Cookbook and the recipes they will be sharing:

    Tofu-Mushroom Miso Soup:

    Crispy Rice Patties:

    Thai Larb Lettuce Chicken Cups:

    Miso Cod:

    Sake Steamed Mussels:

    Salmon Honey Teriyaki:

    Korean Beef Bites:

    Mapo Tofu:

    Mango Brulee:

    We are sharing more Steamy Kitchen inspired recipes. The following Sunday Supper Contributors are joining us with some of their favorite recipes from the Steamy Kitchen website:

    Prime Rib Roast with Miso au jus by The Urban Mrs.

    Kickin’ Tequila Shrimp by Gourmet Drizzles

    Pan Fried Shrimp and Pork Fried Potstickers by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts

    Shrimp Curry by Ninja Baking

    Toodles and smoochies! xx

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    Comments

    1. Ramona says

      Jaden’s blog was one of the first food blogs I followed myself. How cool you met her and she helped you out when you started blogging. Her dishes are amazing and you did a fantastic job recreating it. Well done my friend. 🙂

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      • Kim Bee says

        She is such an inspiration. I just adore her. She really cares about the blogging community and wants to see other bloggers do well. It’s a cool thing. Meeting her was a dream come true. She is just so down to earth.

        Thanks, I really loved this dish. I ate two bowls full. Lol.

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    2. Renee says

      I have a major love of Asian food too. I was so excited about Jaden’s cookbook because of how simple, quick, and oh so tasty her recipes are in the book. After seeing this now I need to dive into her website and find even more great recipes.

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      • Kim Bee says

        I can’t wait to get a copy. I swear sometimes being a Canuck blows. I can’t enter any of the 20 giveaways. *lets out an I Love Lucy wail*

        I tried her garlic mashed potatoes before and they are the bomb.

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      • Kim Bee says

        Thanks so much Isabel. So happy to join in this week. You know how much I adore Jaden, she’s such a great lady.

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    6. [email protected] says

      Glad to hear you’re finally getting over the flu! And this amazing looking dish should certainly be enough to complete your recovery. Awesome combo of flavors here – it looks wonderful. Get well. 😉 And thanks for this.

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      • Kim Bee says

        Thanks John. I am now trying to play catch up with my blog and housework. It was an ugly scene here this week.

        I love this dish. It was full of flavour. Really impressed with her recipe, but then I’ve tried others from her and have never been let down.

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      • Kim Bee says

        You totally need to check it out. She is all kinds of awesome. This is a fabulous recipe. I was so impressed by it.

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      • Kim Bee says

        Thank you so much. I am a broccoli fanatic. Can’t get enough of that and cauliflower.

        Doing so much better today. Yah for feeling well.

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    13. Diana @GourmetDrizzles says

      What a sweet post! And lovely photo! I, too, am really excited to look back through her website for more awesome recipes, plus loving the recipes from her new cookbook! 😉

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      • Kim Bee says

        Thanks so much Sandra. I love Jaden, she’s such a nice lady. And this recipe is smashing. Just loved it.

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    19. The Ninja Baker says

      Your Kung Pao looks like it delivers a flavorful punch. Thank you for sharing this recipe and your delightful first meeting Jaden story =)

      P.s. Glad you are feeling better. (I read and loved your no-bake strawberry cheesecake piece.)

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    23. Sarah says

      I am totally with you on how I feel about Jaden’s blog. When I first started blogging and I didn’t even the know basics of cooking, I referred to Jaden’s blogg all the time. Great, easy to follow recipes! I love home made kung pao chicken better than the take out now! Yours looks delicous!

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    25. Liz says

      This sounds perfect for my family…I’m going to have to add this to our menu soon. And your photos have been simply stunning as of late…xx

      Reply

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