Panda Express Firecracker Chicken Breast
  1. Add 12 oz chicken breast, 2 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp cooking oil, 1 pinch salt, plus the optional 1 large egg white, if using, to a bowl or ziptop storage bag. Toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.

  2. Combine 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp Shaoxing wine, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp cornstarch , and ¼ cup water in a small bowl. Set aside.

  3. Heat a large wok or skillet with 2 Tbsp cooking oil over high heat.

  4. Quickly sear the sliced chicken for 1 minute. Separate the meat as you stir frequently. Set the seared cooked chicken aside on a wire rack.

  5. Add the 8 whole dried chili peppers to the wok and stir frequently until they darken in color.

  6. Then add the 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp garlic, 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, and 1½ tsp black beans. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.

  7. Return the chicken to the wok and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens.

  8. Add the ½ large red bell pepper, ½ large yellow bell pepper, and ½ large yellow onion to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute until tender-crisp.

  9. Remove from heat and serve right away.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🥘Stir-fry

Cuisine🇨🇳Chinese

Occasions📆Everyday⏱️Quick Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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