How To Prepare Hunan Kung Pao ?

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Preparation:
Preparation time: 30 mins
Cooking time: 20mins
Serving: 4

Ingredients:
● 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
● 20 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 30 per pound)
● 4 teaspoons soy sauce
● 4 teaspoons rice wine
● 2 teaspoons sesame oil (Optional)
● 1 tablespoon cornstarch
● ½ cup vegetable oil, divided
● 4 cloves garlic, minced
● 16 dried red chile peppers, cut in half
● 2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns (Optional)
● 1 red bell pepper, sliced
● 1 green bell pepper, sliced
● ¼ cup dark soy sauce
● 2 tablespoons rice wine
● 2 teaspoons white sugar
● 1 cup salted peanuts
● 4 green onions, cut into 3 inch lengths
● 2 dashes sesame oil, or to taste (Optional)

Instructions:
1. Combine chicken and shrimp in a mixing bowl along with 4 teaspoons soy sauce, 4 teaspoons rice wine, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Sprinkle with cornstarch, and mix until evenly combined. Set aside to marinate for 25 minutes.
2. Heat ...
... 1/2 of the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir in chicken mixture and cook until chicken has turned white on the outside and is still a bit pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken mixture and wipe the wok clean.
3. Heat remaining vegetable oil over high heat. Stir in garlic; cook for a few seconds until garlic begins to turn brown. Stir in dried chiles and Sichuan peppercorns; cook and stir for a few seconds until peppers begin to darken.
4. Add red and green bell peppers, dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice wine, and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir in chicken mixture. Cook until peppers are nearly tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. Stir in peanuts and green onion until green onion becomes limp. Stir in a few drops of sesame oil to serve.

Conclusion:
In just 50 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful and aromatic Kung Pao Chicken and Shrimp dish, perfect for serving four hungry diners. With a preparation time of 30 minutes and a cooking time of 20 minutes, this dish is a breeze to make. Whether you're cooking on a charcoal or gas BBQ, the combination of chicken, shrimp, and an array of spices and vegetables creates a mouthwatering meal that's sure to impress. So, fire up your grill and treat your taste buds to this delightful Kung Pao creation!

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