Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup peanuts
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the peanuts, bell pepper, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir to combine.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
4. Serve with warm cooked rice.

Interesting Facts

• Kung Pao Chicken is a popular Sichuan dish that is believed to have originated in the Sichuan Province of China.
• The dish is traditionally made with chicken, peanuts, and vegetables and is cooked in a spicy sauce.
• Kung Pao Chicken is a popular take-out dish in many Chinese restaurants.