Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (, diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 large egg
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cooking wine ((I used white wine))
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce ((I use Kikkoman Reduced Sodium))
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil ((divided use))
  • 12 whole dry chili peppers (, smaller than 3 inches; if longer, cut in half)
  • 1/4 cup diced green onion (, white part only, in 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground garlic
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1/2 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 ounces dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 red bell pepper (, cut into 3/4 inch cubes)
  • 1 large zucchini (, cut into 3/4 inch cubes)

Instruction

  • Combine the chicken, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 egg, 1/4 cup cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • In a small bowl add the wine, soy sauce and water and set aside.
  • Heat wok/skillet on high heat 10 seconds, you want that pan to be nice and hot!
  • Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and add to wok, cooking on high heat for 60 seconds.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan, add another 1/2 tablespoon of oil and the red bell pepper and zucchini.
  • Cook on high and cook for 1-2 minutes, until just caramelized and slightly cooked.
  • Remove vegetables and add the chili peppers.
  • Stir until they darken a bit, then add the green onions, peanuts, ginger, garlic, crushed red pepper, and sesame oil.
  • Stir for 2-3 seconds and immediately add the wine/soy/water mixture.
  • Bring it to a boil, then add the cornstarch and water mix and stir until it has thickened.
  • Add the chicken and vegetables back in, stir to combine.
  • To make my chicken more like Panda Express I actually cut the chicken into large cubes then pulsed it twice in the food processor for just a 1/2 second each just to break it apart and give is the same unique look.