Name: Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced; 1 green bell pepper, cored and diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup peanuts; 4 dried red Chinese or arbol chili peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped*; 1 batch Kung Pao Marinade (see below); garnishes for serving: thinly-sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds; 1/4 cup water; 3 Tablespoons soy sauce; 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1 Tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder; 1 Tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper