28/05/2026
Kung Pao Chicken (500 g chicken thighs)
Ingredients
For marination
* 500 g boneless chicken thighs
* salt to taste
* 1 tsp black pepper
* 2 tbsp cornflour
* 1 egg
For gravy
* 6 tbsp oil
* 1 tbsp chopped garlic
* 1 tbsp julienne ginger
* 1 medium onion (cubed)
* 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
* 4–5 dried red chillies
* 3 tbsp soy sauce
* 2 tbsp oyster sauce
* 2 tbsp red chilli sauce
* 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 1/2 cup water
Method
1. Marinate chicken with salt, pepper, egg, and 2 tbsp cornflour for 15–20 mins.
2. Add 4 tbsp oil and Fry the chicken until 2-3 mins max
3. Add 2 tbsp oil
4. Add red chilli ,garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Add onion and bell papers , Stir fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the sauce.
6. Add fried chicken,peanuts , cornflour slurry and salt to taste
7. Mix well on high flame until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken. ADD SOME SPRING ONION AS WELL ( I forgot🥹)
9. Serve hot.
Nutrition (Approx.)
Total recipe
* Calories: ~1750–1850 kcal
* Protein: ~95–100 g
Per serving (divided into 4)
* Calories: ~440–460 kcal
* Protein: ~24–25 g
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