Kung Pao Chicken and Bok Choy Stir-Fry

A spicy Sichuan-inspired stir-fry featuring crispy chicken, tender bok choy, and a savory sauce. This dish is quick, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Chinese
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1lbBok Choy, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1.5lbsChicken Breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3clovesGarlic, minced
  • 1tbspGinger, grated
  • 2tbspsSoy Sauce
  • 1tbspRice Vinegar
  • 1tbspHoney
  • 1tbspCornstarch
  • 2tbspsVegetable Oil
  • 1tspCrushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 3Scallions, sliced
  • 1/4cupRoasted Peanuts

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and cornstarch. Set aside.

    2m
  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

    7mhigh heat
  3. 3

    Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

    1mhigh heat
  4. 4

    Add the bok choy to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bok choy is tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.

    4mhigh heat
  5. 5

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

    3mhigh heat
  6. 6

    Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the crushed red pepper flakes and sliced scallions.

    1m
  7. 7

    Serve the Kung Pao Chicken and Bok Choy Stir-Fry immediately, garnished with the roasted peanuts.

    2m