Kung Wow Chicken

Kung Wow Chicken

such a deep, rich and delicious sauce

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 1h
Total Time: 1h 20m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

568
Calories
18,1g
Fat
66,4g
Carbohydrates
32,2g
Protein
65mg
Cholesterol
696mg
Sodium
Kung Wow Chicken

Recipe Description

This hot and spicy Kung Wow Chicken is my version of this super popular Chinese dish. I’m sure you know Kung Pao chicken, that spicy Chinese stir fry made with chicken, peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers.

The original dish is from Sichuan, the province in China most known for its blow-your-head-off spice levels! My wow chicken version is a little milder but still packed with heat, spice and yummy flavors. Don’t be put off by the list of ingredients. Most of them are probably already in your store cupboard. And together they make such a deep, rich and delicious sauce that it’s absolutely worth the effort to cook this up!

To make Kung Wow Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Kung Wow Chicken

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make the marinade

    2 min
    Step 1 - Kung Wow Chicken

    In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon white wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar and the chopped scallion together.

  2. 2

    Marinate the chicken

    1h
    Step 2 - Kung Wow Chicken

    Add the chicken to the bowl and stir to coat. Cover the bowl and chill for an hour.

  3. 3

    Make the sauce

    2 min
    Step 3 - Kung Wow Chicken

    Mix 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar, white vinegar, rice vinegar, ketchup, the remaining white wine, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, the chili paste, sesame oil, and garlic together in a bowl.

  4. 4

    Prepare the cornstarch

    1 min
    Step 4 - Kung Wow Chicken

    In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water.

  5. 5

    Cook the chicken

    3 min
    Step 5 - Kung Wow Chicken

    Place a large skillet over a high heat and add the peanut oil. Once hot, add the chicken. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until browned.

  6. 6

    Cook the pepper and zucchini

    2 min
    Step 6 - Kung Wow Chicken

    Add the pepper and zucchini and cook for a further 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Pour in the chicken broth

    1 min
    Step 7 - Kung Wow Chicken

    Stir in the chicken broth.

  8. 8

    Add the soy sauce mixture

    4 min
    Step 8 - Kung Wow Chicken

    Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken. Stir and cook until the chicken has cooked through and the vegetables have softened.

  9. 9

    Add the cornstarch

    2 min
    Step 9 - Kung Wow Chicken

    Mix in the cornstarch in water, stir and cook for until the sauce thickens.

  10. 10

    Add the peanuts and scallions

    1 min
    Step 10 - Kung Wow Chicken

    Take the pan off the heat. Add the peanuts, scallion tops and seasoning. Toss to combine.

  11. 11

    Serve

    2 min
    Step 11 - Kung Wow Chicken

    Serve the chicken spooned over the cooked white rice.

Serve my fiery homemade Kung Wow Chicken with white rice and you have an authentic and delicious dinner! Dotted with pepper and zucchini and drenched in sauce, this dish looks as good as it tastes, so take a snap and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Hannah
August 21, 2024
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OMG, this Kung Wow Chicken blew my mind! I made it for my girls night and we were all obsessed. So delish!

Walter Rossi
April 4, 2022
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Delicious! This Kung Wow Chicken was a hit in my house. I made it for our Friday family dinner and it was gone in minutes. The flavors were amazing and just the right amount of spice. Can't wait to make it again!

Vic
January 14, 2022
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Spicy flavors rock!

Rachael
October 6, 2021
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Kung Wow Chicken was a hit at our family dinner last night! The kids loved the flavors, and I loved how easy it was to whip up. Reminds me of the time we tried real Sichuan food on a trip!

Zoe
April 23, 2021
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I made this Kung Wow Chicken for a cozy night in. It was super easy and the flavors were just amazing! I love spicy food and this dish hit the spot. My friends couldn't believe I made it myself. Definitely a new favorite!

Katie Adams
April 1, 2021
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I can't believe how easy this Kung Wow Chicken was to make. My kids loved it and asked for seconds. It reminded me of our last family meal out, but better. Definitely a new favourite in our home.

Made by Cook.me
April 10, 2019
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Thank you! Verified and Delicious!

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