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Hot Kung Pao Chicken with Bok Choy
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Hot Kung Pao Chicken with Bok Choy

4.3 (225 ratings)

Hot Kung Pao Chicken with Bok Choy -- layered with warm, patient spice.

Prep
11 min
Cook
59 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb kung pao chicken
  • a pinch soy sauce
  • 4 oz garlic
  • 1/4 cup fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp scallions
  • 1 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves Shaoxing wine
  • to taste flaky salt
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the kung pao chicken dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the kung pao chicken, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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