Hi Gang!! I forgot to mention that as much as I love Hunan Kung Pao, I have yet been able to find the recipe from Earl’s Restaurant, so if anyone could help me with this dilema I would greatly appreciate it…
Thank you so much
Cheryl
Dear Cheryl,
I have made the recipe below and it is very good. It was posted in this site by slcolman. If you try it, let me know what you think.
Regards, Paula
corinthiancat@aol.com
Kung Pao Chicken
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons light sesame oil or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons green onions, chopped with tops
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to your own taste)
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger (can use fresh grated if preferred)
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts
4 cups cooked rice, hot
Combine chicken and cornstarch in small bowl.
Toss to coat.
Heat oil in large non-stick skillet or wok on medium heat.
Add chicken.
Stir fry 5- 7 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
Remove from heat.
Add onions, garlic, red pepper and ginger to skillet.
Stir fry 15 seconds.
Remove from heat.
Combine vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl.
Stir well.
Add to skillet.
Return chicken to skillet.
Stir until chicken is well coated.
Stir in nuts.
Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
Serve over hot rice.