Preparation:
Preparation
time: 30 mins
Cooking
time: 20mins
Serving:
4
Ingredients:
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch
cubes
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20 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 30 per pound)
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4 teaspoons soy sauce
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4 teaspoons rice wine
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2 teaspoons sesame oil (Optional)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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½ cup vegetable oil, divided
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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16 dried red chile peppers, cut in half
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2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns (Optional)
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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¼ cup dark soy sauce
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2 tablespoons rice wine
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2 teaspoons white sugar
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1 cup salted peanuts
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4 green onions, cut into 3 inch lengths
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2 dashes sesame oil, or to taste (Optional)
Instructions:
1.
Combine chicken and shrimp in a mixing bowl along with 4
teaspoons soy sauce, 4 teaspoons rice wine, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil.
Sprinkle with cornstarch, and mix until evenly combined. Set aside to marinate
for 25 minutes.
2.
Heat 1/2 of the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir
in chicken mixture and cook until chicken has turned white on the outside and
is still a bit pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken mixture and
wipe the wok clean.
3.
Heat remaining vegetable oil over high heat. Stir in garlic;
cook for a few seconds until garlic begins to turn brown. Stir in dried chiles
and Sichuan peppercorns; cook and stir for a few seconds until peppers begin to
darken.
4. Add red and green bell peppers, dark
soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice wine, and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir in
chicken mixture. Cook until peppers are nearly tender and chicken is no longer
pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. Stir in peanuts and green onion until
green onion becomes limp. Stir in a few drops of sesame oil to serve.
Conclusion:
In
just 50 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful and aromatic Kung Pao Chicken
and Shrimp dish, perfect for serving four hungry diners. With a preparation
time of 30 minutes and a cooking time of 20 minutes, this dish is a breeze to
make. Whether you're cooking on a charcoal or gas BBQ, the combination of chicken,
shrimp, and an array of spices and vegetables creates a mouthwatering meal
that's sure to impress. So, fire up your grill and treat your taste buds to
this delightful Kung Pao creation!
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