Lovers of Asian cuisine won’t be able to resist the classic Chicken Chess with Vegetables, will they? Also called Kung Pao, this is a great-tasting recipe that you can easily make at home.
Want to know how? Check out this chess chicken recipe with vegetables from RecetasSemSegredos!
Ingredients for the checkered chicken with vegetables
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 500 g skinless chicken fillet, diced
- salt to taste
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into cubes
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into cubes
- 1 cup canned mushrooms (cut in half)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (tea) water
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
How to make checkered chicken with vegetables
1. In a large skillet or pot, mix half of the olive oil, onion, garlic and sauté.
2. Remove and place on a plate.
3. In the same pan, add the salt, the rest of the oil and sauté the peppers and mushrooms for 5 minutes.
4. Remove and pour into another dish.
5. Still in the same pan, add the chicken and fry it until golden brown.
6. Put all the ingredients back in the pan, stir well with a wooden spoon and sauté for another 2 minutes.
7. In a cup, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and water.
8. Mix well and add the chicken mixture.
9. Cook, stirring constantly, until a thick sauce is formed.
10. Place on a serving plate, sprinkle with peanuts and serve hot.