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Skip Takeout With Molly Yeh’s Saucy and Spicy Kung Pao Chicken

Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
14 min
Yields
4-6 servings

Whether it’s scrumptious chicken shawarma tacos or a hearty zucchini pizza, Molly Yeh is an expert when it comes to comfort food classics. This is why it’s no surprise that we’re obsessed with the Girl Meets Farm star’s saucy, spicy twist on this Chinese takeout staple.

Boneless chicken thighs are cut into cubes, seasoned and mixed together with garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, bell peppers, green beans, dried red chile peppers and Sichuan peppercorn powder for a hot and delicious one-dish meal you’ll want to eat on repeat.

Related: Molly Yeh’s Zucchini Pizza With Fresh Pesto Will Be Your New Go-To Pie

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ingredients

2
tsp cornstarch
3
Tbsp soy sauce
3
Tbsp rice vinegar
1 ½
pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
2
Tbsp hoisin sauce
1
tsp sugar
2
cloves garlic
1
piece (2-inch) ginger
2
Tbsp neutral oil
2-3
dried red chile peppers
½
lb green beans or Chinese long beans, sliced on a diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1
small red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
½
bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced on a diagonal
½
tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder or crushed black peppercorns and coriander seeds
½
cup unsalted roasted peanuts, plus more for garnish
Cooked white rice, for serving
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directions

Notes

Marinate chicken for 20 minutes.

Step 1

Whisk together the cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar in a medium bowl. Add the chicken, then toss to coat and let marinate at room temperature, 20 minutes.

Step 2

Combine the hoisin, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons rice vinegar and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Grate the garlic and ginger into the sauce. Stir and set aside.

Step 3

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then add the chicken. Stir-fry until browned on the outside, about 5 minutes. Add the chiles, green beans, red pepper, scallions whites, Sichuan peppercorn powder and peanuts. Stir-fry until fragrant and the veggies are crisp-tender, around 5 minutes. Add the sauce and simmer until thickened slightly and the chicken is completely cooked through, about 4 minutes. Garnish with the scallion greens and additional peanuts. Serve with the rice.

Beauty shot of Molly Yeh's Kung Pao Chicken, as seen on Girl Meets Farm

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