Crispy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
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Crispy Kung Pao Chicken

By: tristin 
"This is an easy recipe. The chicken is extra crispy with out being greasy and the sauce is excellent. Serve with hot cooked white rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts

Directions

  1. Heat 1 quart of vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or electric skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Toss chicken with beaten egg in a bowl until coated. Place the panko in a shallow dish, then drop the egg coated chicken pieces into the panko one at a time, and roll to coat; set aside.
  3. Deep fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the chicken to drain on a paper towel, and keep warm.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir in garlic, ginger, green onion, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until the garlic and ginger begin to turn golden brown, then pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in water, then stir into the boiling sauce to thicken. Cook and stir until the sauce clears, about 45 seconds.
  5. Toss the fried chicken with the sauce and peanuts in the wok to serve.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1018 | Total Fat: 71.3g | Cholesterol: 175mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by ILuvSoup   view full review
This was pretty good. The panko breadcrumbs gave it a nice crunch, and the sauce was nice and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by Pagelit Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We LOVED this recipe. We eat Asian quite often but this was my first attempt cooking it(other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2010 by Erika   view full review
Great recipe. I make this recipe WAY easier but omitting steps 1-3 and using pre-packaged...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by zoellmer   view full review
Awful! Totally tasted like vinegar.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2011 by Traci's Kitchen   view full review
I really ended up with a five stars dish after my modifications: I boiled my chicken and then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2008 by KR   view full review
even though i halved the rice vinegar, it still tasted too strongly of vinegar. i will not be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2008 by CHERUBAE   view full review
A tablespoon of cornstarch thickened the sauce a little too much for us. Maybe the author...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2011 by RAYKATS   view full review
This was okay but I guess I was expecting more. I took the advice of others and cut the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2011 by SweetTreats   view full review
Pretty Decent.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2010 by aroche1204   view full review
This was a good recipe but I agree with the previous reviews that less vinegar is necessary...

 

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