# Kung pao chicken (from Food Network)

Video: [How to Make Jet Tila's Kung Pao Chicken | Ready Jet Cook | Food Network](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE) by [Food Network](https://www.youtube.com/@FoodNetwork).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.31 per serving, ~$12.92 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$16.69* per serving (79%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 6 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- boneless chicken thighs boneless chicken thighs
- baking soda baking soda
- cornstarch cornstarch
- water water
- oil cooking oil
- soy sauce soy sauce
- oyster sauce oyster sauce
- black vinegar black vinegar
- chili garlic sauce chili garlic sauce
- chinese chicken powder chinese chicken powder
- dark soy sauce dark soy sauce
- Sichuan peppercorn Sichuan peppercorn
- water water
- cornstarch cornstarch
- ginger ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper
- 1/2 onion onion
- scallions scallions
- neutral oil neutral high-temperature oil
- dried chilis dried red chilis
- peanuts peanuts

## Steps

1. [2:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=157s) Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs, then cut them in half lengthwise and into one-inch blocks.
2. [3:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=202s) Place the diced chicken in a mixing bowl.
3. [3:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=214s) Add baking soda, cornstarch, water, oil, and a splash of soy sauce to the chicken, and mix thoroughly.
4. [4:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=258s) Let the chicken marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
5. [4:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=263s) In a separate bowl, combine oyster sauce, black vinegar, chili garlic sauce, Chinese chicken powder, dark soy sauce, and Sichuan peppercorn.
6. [6:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=365s) Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch and water in another small bowl, then add it to the sauce mixture.
7. [6:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=389s) Peel and mince the ginger.
8. [7:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=439s) Smash and mince the garlic cloves.
9. [7:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=446s) Dice the red and green bell peppers into large pieces.
10. [8:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=491s) Peel and dice the onion into large pieces.
11. [8:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=511s) Slice the white parts of the scallions and chop the green parts for garnish.
12. [8:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=521s) Preheat a wok on a home stove for at least two minutes until screaming hot, then add neutral high-temperature oil.
13. [9:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=553s) Add the minced ginger and garlic to the hot oil.
14. [9:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=559s) Add the marinated chicken to the wok and stir-fry, scraping the bottom to prevent sticking.
15. [9:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=570s) Toss in the dried red chilis.
16. [9:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=579s) Add the peanuts and toss well.
17. [10:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=615s) Add the diced bell peppers, onion, and white scallion pieces, and continue stir-frying.
18. [11:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=673s) Stir the sauce mixture and pour it into the wok.
19. [11:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=679s) Cook until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are fully cooked through.
20. [11:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVu_2eQ9SE&t=690s) Turn off the heat, garnish with the green scallion slices, and serve.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- chef's knife
- mixing bowls
- spoon
- measuring cup
- wok
- stove
- wok shovel

## What the video didn't say

- Exact ingredient quantities for most ingredients were not specified.
- Cooking times and heat levels were approximate.

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