Kung Pao Chicken
- 3 tbsp. canola oil, divided
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1-1/2 tbsp. fresh ginger, divided
- 4 tbsp. water
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper,
- more to taste
- 1-1/2 lb. chicken tenders, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 4 tbsp. hoisin sauce
- 4 tbsp. rice wine vinegar (I didn't have any, I used white wine vinegar)
- 4 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- 4 to 6 cloves minced garlic
- 4 tbsp. coarsely chopped peanuts
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 TB oil on med high.
- Add broccoli and half the ginger; cook 2 minutes.
- Add water.
- Cover and cook 3 minutes.
- Remove from pan, set aside.
- Heat remaining oil and remaining ginger, red pepper and chicken.
- Cook 5 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned, stirring frequently.
- In a small bowl, whisk broth, hoisin, vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch and garlic.
- Add mixture to skillet; cook 3 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
- Add broccoli back to pan.
- Sprinkle w/ peanuts and serve immediately.
- Great with rice.
canola oil, fresh broccoli florets, fresh ginger, water, red pepper, chicken tenders, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, peanuts
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/20693 (may not work)