7 Spice Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
YIELD
6 servings
TIME
Active Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 12 Tbsp. soy sauce, divided
- 5 Tbsp. sherry, divided
- 4 Tbsp. cornstarch, divided
- 6 Tbsp. rice vinegar, divided
- 4 tsp. Shichimi Togarashi, divided
- 5 tsp. sugar
- 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tsp. Minced Garlic
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 cup whole unsalted cashews
- 6 scallions, cut into 1-inch slices
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DIRECTIONS
In a large zip top bag, place chicken pieces, 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, 2 Tbsp. sherry, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar and 2 tsp. Shichimi. Mix to coat chicken thoroughly and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 15 min. or longer. In a medium bowl, mix together remaining soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch and vinegar with sugar, sesame oil, water and garlic and set aside. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken with marinade to the wok and lightly brown chicken pieces on all sides, 5 to 6 min. Stir in ginger, remaining Shichimi, prepared sauce mixture and crushed red pepper and cook for 3 to 4 min. Add cashews and cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 min. Stir in scallions and remove from heat.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Serve with rice or noodles. To add more flavor to the rice or noodles, remove the final Kung Pao chicken mixture from the liquid and set aside. Stir the rice or noodles into the remaining sauce. Serve separately. For added heat, serve with a side of sambal oelek or sriracha.
Adapted from Food & Wine magazine
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