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    Kung Pao Chicken

    Published: Mar 10, 2013 · Modified: Jan 26, 2022 by Kim Beaulieu · This post may contain affiliate links

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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
    • ½ teaspoon corn starch
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 cloves of garlic pressed
    • 1 green pepper diced
    • ½ read pepper diced
    • ½ cup broccoli chopped
    • ¼ cup cauliflower chopped
    • 4 tablespoons chicken broth
    • 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • ⅓ 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:

      • Supper for a Steal
      • Galactosemia in PDX
      • Pescetarian Journal

      Crispy Rice Patties:

      • Juanita’s Cocina

      Thai Larb Lettuce Chicken Cups:

      • Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
      • Cupcakes and Kale Chips
      • Ruffles & Truffles

      Miso Cod:

      • I Run For Wine
      • The Girl In the Little Red Kitchen
      • Family Foodie

      Sake Steamed Mussels:

      • Cookistry
      • That Skinny Chick Can Bake

      Salmon Honey Teriyaki:

      • girlichef
      • Big Bear’s Wife

      Korean Beef Bites:

      • Magnolia Days
      • Mama Mommy Mom

      Mapo Tofu:

      • Hip Foodie Mom

      Mango Brulee:

      • Mom’s Test Kitchen
      • Flour on my Face

      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. Arlene @FlourOnMyFace

        March 11, 2013 at 9:56 am

        Sorry to hear you've been sick! Your dish looks amazing!

        Reply
      2. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom

        March 11, 2013 at 10:05 am

        Hey Kim,
        LOVE the Kung Pao Chicken!! i'm going to make this this week! And hey, I love chocolate turtles too! 🙂 so awesome that you have met Jaden.

        Reply
      3. Sarah

        March 11, 2013 at 11:31 am

        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!

        Reply
      4. Christine (Cook the Story)

        March 11, 2013 at 9:31 pm

        I love Jaden too. Just so sweet and kind and helpful. And honest. Hard to find that combination in a person. This recipe looks delicious! Great choice!

        Reply
      5. Liz

        March 11, 2013 at 9:40 pm

        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
      6. Bea

        March 12, 2013 at 4:21 am

        Oh, this sounds so good and easy 🙂 Yum!!!

        Reply
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