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Kung Pao Chicken

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Tbsp rice wine
4 tsp soy sauce (reduced sodium)
5 tsp cornstarch

1/2 cup peanut oil or vegetable oil + 1 Tbsp
1 cup raw peanuts
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 Tbsp garlic, minced
2 rip red chiles, minced (or 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes + dash of chili powder)
4 scallions, chopped
1 broccoli crown, cut into florets (optional)

3 Tbsp soy sauce (reduced sodium)
3 Tbsp rice wine
2 tsp roasted sesame oil
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp Chinese chili paste
1 tsp vinegar

Place cubed chicken in a bowl with rice wine, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Toss well to coat and refrigerate until ready to cook.

Heat 1/2 cup oil in a wok over high heat. Fry peanuts, stirring constantly, just until they start to turn golden brown and drain them well on paper towels. Carefully pour off most of the oil, leaving 2 Tbsp in the wok.

Stir-fry chicken just until its cooked through (2-3 minutes). Transfer to a platter with a slotted spoon.

Add the remaining 1 Tbsp of oil and heat over high heat. Add ginger, garlic, and chiles. Stir for 30 seconds. If adding broccoli, cook here for 1 minute. Add scallions and cook 30 seconds. Pour in the remaining sauce ingredients, peanuts, and chicken. Stir and toss until combined well.

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