Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Chinese Food: What's Hot Now: Szechuan Kung Pao Chicken

Chinese Food: What's Hot Now
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Szechuan Kung Pao Chicken
Dec 20th 2011, 11:03

Kung Pao chicken is often served during the Chinese New Year season.
Serves 3 to 4. Scroll to the bottom of the recipe directions for a nutritional breakdown.

This recipe has a little less heat than what is found in many restaurant versions, which makes it easier to pair with wine, beer, or spirits. After trying this recipe, Colleen Graham, About.com’s Guide to Cocktails, provided several suggestions for pairing alcoholic beverages with Kung Pao Chicken

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces boneless chicken breasts (about 3 halves)
  • 1 dried red chili
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1/3 cup raw shelled peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili bean sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons rice or cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Preparation:

Dice the chicken into 1 inch cubes.

Heat the oil in a wok or skillet and add the chili. Add the chicken and peanuts and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked.

Add the remaining ingredients, except the sesame oil and bring to a boil.

Cook for a few minutes. Add the sesame oil. Serve over white rice.

Note: This recipe is courtesy of Lynn Nelson

Nutritional Breakdown - 3 servings, without rice added Each serving contains: Calories 299, 8 g Carbohydrates, 26 g Protein, 17 g Total Fat, 3 g Saturated Fat, 53 mg Cholesterol, 2 g Fibre, 410 mg Sodium

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