Chinese Chicken Kung Pao | most liked chinese dish in world | Recipe by Zubair Malik.

Welcome back to Maliks kitchen, today we will show you how to make kung pao, this is a Chinese recipe which is very easy to make, the ingredients are simple but need a little extra effort to prepare, the cooking part however is very easy and the dish is absolutely delicious without a doubt, this dish is worth a shot and should be tried with egg fried rice and other Chinese dishes, if you find this video helpful make sure to like the video and make sure to subscribe to show your support and as always, stay tuned!

ingredients

250 gms chicken boneless

For marination:
- Salt-1/2 tsp
- Pepper powder- 1/4 tsp
- Dark Soy Sauce- 1 tbsp
- Corn flour - 4 tsp
- Brown or white sugar- 1 tsp
- Sesame oil- 2 tsp

Vegetables:
- Green Zucchini- 125 gms cubed
- Red Bell Pepper- 125 gms cubed
- Roasted Peanuts - 1/4 cup
- Garlic, chopped -6 cloves (9-10 gms)
- Ginger, fine chopped - 1 tsp
- Red chillies - 8 (cut into 1/2 “ pieces)
- Spring onion greens cut into 1/2 “ pieces - 4-5 tbsp

Kung Pao Sauce:
- Low sodium Soy Sauce- 1 tbsp
- Rice Vinegar- 1/2 tbsp (or 1 tbsp Rice wine)
- Hoisin Sauce- 2 tsp (mixed in 1/2 tbsp water if it’s thick)
- Sugar- 1 tbsp
- Water -4 tbsp
- Cornstarch- 1 tsp

Other Ingredients:
- Oil- 2 tbsp

Preparation:

- Marinate chicken pieces for 30 mins.
- Prepare the Kung Pao Sauce- Add all the items for the sauce in a bowl. Mix/whisk well. Set aside.
- Cut the boneless chicken thighs into cubes.
- Also cut the zucchini & red pepper into cubes. Cut the spring onion greens into small pieces

Process :

- Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a wok. Add the marinated chicken pieces and stir fry on high heat for 3 mins till browned
- Remove and set aside for use later.
- In the remaining oil, add 1/2 tbsp oil and heat it. Now add the cut red Chillies, chopped ginger & garlic. Stir fry on high heat for around 30 secs
- Add the cubed zucchini & red bell peppers. Season with a pinch of salt & pepper powder.
- Mix and stir fry on high heat for 3 mins
- Add back the fried chicken & the roasted peanuts . Mix & stir fry for 2 mins on high heat.
- Lastly add the prepared Kung Pao Sauce & spring onions. Stir fry for 2 mins on medium heat.
- Serve hot with noodles or fried rice.