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Kung Pao Chicken

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Yield

Yield: 24 servings

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ingredients

1 cup Kikkoman Hoisin Sauce
3/4 cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
3/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup Kikkoman Thai Style Chili Sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
6 pounds chicken breast strips
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 pounds green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 ounces minced garlic
12 ounces unsalted roasted peanuts
cooked white rice, as needed

directions

In bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, water, sugar and cornstarch. Remove 3 cups of sauce mixture and set aside. Add chicken to sauce remaining in bowl; stir together to coat chicken. Refrigerate 20 minutes.

For each serving, to order: In rondo or large sauté pan, heat oil over high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry 5 minutes or until chicken turns white. Add onions, peppers and garlic; stir-fry over medium heat about 5 minutes or until vegetables start to soften. Add reserved sauce mixture; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until sauce thickens. Add peanuts. Serve over rice.

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