Chinese Take Out Kung Pao Chicken

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This is just as good as any chinese restaurant! ---one tablespoon of hot chile paste will give you a medium-high heat, if you prefer a less spicy flavor then reduce the hot chile paste, this is very hot! i would strongly suggest to double the sauce ingredients or use 2 pounds of chicken and double the sauce x4. Add in some baby corn, mushrooms, peas or other veggies if desired. This can also be made using thinly sliced beef in place of chicken

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Steps

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For the marinade.

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Place the chicken cubes into a glass bowl.

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In a bowl whisk together 1 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons , then add in wine , soy sauce and sesame oil.

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Pour over the chicken cubes and toss to coat.

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Cover and refrigerate for 35 minutes.

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For the sauce in a small heavy saucepan combine 2 tablespoons water , 1 tablespoon white wine , 1-1 / 2 tablespoons soy sauce , 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 3 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water , hot chile paste , vinegar and 3 teaspoons brown sugar.

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Mix until well blended.

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To the sauce add in green onions , minced garlic , water chestnuts and peanuts.

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Heat the sauce over very low heat stirring until thickened.

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Meanwhile remove the chicken from the marinade then saute in a large skillet or wok until the chicken is cooked through.

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Add the cooked sauce to the chicken and simmer stirring with a wooden spoon until thickened.

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Serve over cooked rice and garnish with a small amount of finely chopped gre.

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Ingredients

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boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked white rice, green onion, peanuts, cornstarch, cold water, white wine, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, water, hot chili paste, white vinegar, brown sugar, green onions, garlic, water chestnuts, salted cashews