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Kung Pao Chicken Tacos

⏱Time: 1 hr
Recipe is from cooking light.

Description

Recipe is from cooking light.

Ingredients

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • Cornstarch
  • Kosher Salt
  • Canola Oil
  • Honey
  • Dark Sesame Oil
  • Rice Vinegar
  • Sambal Oelek
  • Garlic Clove
  • Dry Roasted Peanuts
  • Celery
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Green Onion
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Lime Wedges

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag
  2. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce to bag
  3. Seal
  4. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes
  5. Remove chicken from bag
  6. Discard marinade
  7. Place 1 / 4 cup cornstarch in a shallow dish
  8. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt
  9. Add chicken to cornstarch in dish, and toss chicken to thoroughly coat
  10. Shake off excess cornstarch
  11. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
  12. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil to pan
  13. Swirl to coat
  14. Add half of coated chicken
  15. Saut for 6 minutes or until done, turning to brown
  16. Remove chicken from pan using a slotted spoon
  17. Drain on paper towels
  18. Repeat the procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil and coated chicken
  19. Combine remaining 1 1 / 2 teaspoons cornstarch, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, honey, and next 3 ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth
  20. Microwave at high for 1 1 / 2 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring twice
  21. Stir in garlic
  22. Combine soy sauce mixture, chicken, peanuts, and celery
  23. Toss to coat chicken
  24. Toast tortillas under broiler or on a griddle until lightly blistered, turning frequently
  25. Place 2 tortillas on each of 4 plates
  26. Divide chicken mixture evenly among tortillas
  27. Top each taco with green onions and bell pepper strips
  28. Serve with lime wedges
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