Kung Wow Chicken

Kung Wow Chicken

Chef John's kung wow chicken recipe is a highly simplified version of kung pao chicken for American palates. It's way more flavorful than a simple stir-fry.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
568 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Whisk 3 finely chopped green onion white parts, 1 tablespoon white wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar together in a bowl. Add chicken pieces; toss to coat. Cover bowl; refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 2
Stir in zucchini and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes. Add chicken broth; stir.
Step 3
Whisk rice wine vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons white wine, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, garlic, white vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sambal chili paste, sesame oil, and ketchup together in a bowl; set aside.
Step 4
Whisk water and cornstarch together in a separate small bowl; set aside.
Step 5
Heat peanut oil in a heavy duty, nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken begins to brown, about 2 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in vinegar mixture; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink in centers, about 2 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixture until sauce is thickened, about 30 seconds; remove from heat.
Step 7
Toss in peanuts; season with salt and black pepper. Stir in ¼ cup green onion tops. Serve over white rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cups cubed zucchini
  • 3 medium green onions, finely chopped (white parts only)
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Asian chili paste (sambal), or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ketchup
  • 1 cup cubed red bell pepper
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup roasted, salted peanuts
  • 0.25 cup chopped green onion tops

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