Pao chicken

Pao chicken is a dish that can be traced back to the early days of Chinese cuisine. It is said that the first Pao chicken recipe was created during the Han Dynasty. The dish was made by combining chicken, rice, and vegetables. The dish was then wrapped in a lotus leaf and steamed.

Pao chicken became a popular dish during the Tang Dynasty. The dish was often served at banquets and was a favorite of the emperor. Pao chicken was also served at the imperial palace.

During the Song Dynasty, Pao chicken was made with different ingredients. Chicken was replaced with duck or pork. The dish was also often served with a sweet sauce.

Advice

When making pao chicken, the most important thing to remember is to add enough oil to the pan. This will help the chicken remain juicy and crisp after it is cooked. Also, be sure to season the chicken properly with spices and sauces to bring out its flavor. Finally, be sure to cook the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through. This will ensure that the pao chicken is cooked properly and safe to eat.

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Recipes

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Kung Pao Chicken

  • chicken breast
  • cornstarch
  • powdered ginger
  • peanut
  • red pepper flake
  • rice wine vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • light sesame oil
  • sugar
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • rice
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Kung Pao Chicken

  • red pepper flake
  • ginger
  • egg white
  • bell pepper
  • chicken breast
  • peanut
  • chicken broth
  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • chili paste
  • cornstarch
  • red wine vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • green onion
  • olive oil
  • sugar
  • hot rice
  • szechuan pepper
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Kung Pao Chicken

  • chicken thigh
  • chinese wine
  • light soy sauce
  • ginger
  • sesame oil
  • water
  • dark soy sauce
  • sichuan peppercorn
  • chinese black vinegar
  • peanut oil
  • cornflour cornstarch
  • garlic
  • sugar
  • green onion
  • peanut
  • chilly
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Skinny Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken

  • ginger
  • zucchini
  • bell pepper
  • bite
  • soy sauce
  • water
  • black pepper
  • red pepper chili flake
  • salt
  • cornstarch
  • hoisin sauce
  • water
  • cashew
  • honey
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • red chili pepper
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Fresh Pepper Kung Pao Chicken

  • STIR-FRY
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • ginger
  • bell pepper
  • fresno chile
  • sugar
  • sichuan peppercorn
  • peanut
  • rice vinegar
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • red chile
  • MARINADE
  • cornstarch
  • breast
  • shaoxing wine
  • soy sauce
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Real-Deal Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

  • chinese black vinegar
  • ginger
  • sichuan fermented chili bean paste
  • cornstarch
  • sichuan peppercorn
  • excess chicken thigh
  • fried peanut
  • hot chinese chile pepper
  • peanut oil
  • shaoxing wine
  • soy sauce
  • sugar
  • garlic
  • leek
  • green onion
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Kung Pao Chicken

  • chicken breast
  • sugar
  • bell pepper
  • green onion
  • bell pepper
  • peanut
  • rice vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • cornstarch
  • ginger
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • red chinese chily
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Baked Kung Pao Chicken

  • red chili paste
  • garlic
  • red pepper
  • cornstarch
  • brown sugar
  • peanut
  • soy sauce
  • vinegar
  • canola oil
  • egg
  • breasts chicken
  • green onion
  • salt
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Quick Kung Pao Chicken

  • cornstarch
  • chicken breast
  • peanut
  • water
  • red pepper flake
  • oil
  • sherry
  • white wine vinegar
  • asian sesame oil
  • sugar
  • green onion
  • soy sauce
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Kung Pao Chicken

  • rice
  • green onion
  • bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • ginger
  • red chili pepper
  • cashew
  • soy sauce
  • chicken breast
  • cornstarch
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • Kung Pao Sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • sugar
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Kung Pao Chicken

  • bell pepper
  • hoisin sauce
  • rice wine
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic chilli paste
  • garlic
  • apple cider vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • spring onion
  • cornflour
  • peanut
  • chicken breast
  • chicken stock
  • soy sauce
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Kung Pao Chicken

  • chicken breast
  • cornstarch
  • honey
  • sesame oil
  • batch kung pao marinade
  • bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • peanut
  • ginger
  • water
  • white pepper
  • rice wine vinegar
  • peanut oil
  • garlic
  • soy sauce
  • red chinese
  • green onion

Ingredient Breakdown

 
soy sauce
cornstarch
garlic
bell pepper
green onion
peanut
sugar
chicken breast
ginger
sesame oil
water
rice vinegar
dark soy sauce
salt
shaoxing wine
red pepper flake
sichuan peppercorn
peanut oil
vegetable oil
rice wine vinegar
rice
olive oil
oil
chicken thigh
chinese black vinegar
hoisin sauce
cashew
honey
red chili pepper
white pepper
chicken stock
canola oil
red chinese
powdered ginger
light sesame oil
egg white
chicken broth
chili paste
red wine vinegar
hot rice
szechuan pepper
chinese rice wine
szechuan peppercorn
red chile pepper
chinese wine
light soy sauce
cornflour cornstarch
chilly
zucchini
bite
black pepper
red pepper chili flake
fresno chile
breast
red chile
sichuan fermented chili bean paste
excess chicken thigh
fried peanut
hot chinese chile pepper
leek
white vinegar
celery
red chinese chily
red chili paste
red pepper
brown sugar
vinegar
egg
breasts chicken
sherry
white wine vinegar
asian sesame oil
basmati rice
chili flake
onion
balsamic vinegar
maple syrup
rice wine
garlic chilli paste
apple cider vinegar
spring onion
cornflour
batch kung pao marinade

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • peanut
  • bell pepper

Staple Ingredients

  • cornstarch 87%

Common Ingredients

  • garlic 80%
  • green onion 80%
  • soy sauce 80%
  • peanut 67%
  • sugar 67%

Usual Ingredients

  • ginger 60%
  • bell pepper 53%
  • chicken breast 53%

Rarey Ingredients

  • sesame oil 47%
  • water 33%