Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Kung Pao Chicken

This is one of the best stir fries I have ever made. I loved the broccoli slaw in it which is only the 2nd time I have ever used it. If I were at an Asian restaurant & served this dish, I would have been 100% satisfied. The Szechuan makes it very spicy so if you want to use this recipe as a base but with another sauce you could. BUT if you & your man like things spicy & are without the kids one night this would be a true winner. We're still talking about the dish right?

The rice in the pic is some of the best I've tried. I try to stick to whole grain brown but when recipes like this call for a nice white rice, I just love Jasmine or Jasmati. Doesn't have to be organic though, I just grabbed it. I could eat a pot of it plain with my fingers. Not that I have ever done that............



1 lb. boneless skinless chicken, cut into small pieces
1 tbsp. oil
1 (1 lb.) bag broccoli slaw
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup spicy Szechuan stir-fry sauce
1 Tbsp. honey

Heat oil in heavy skillet or wok. Add broccoli slaw & stir fry 5 minutes until crisp tender. I like mine a little softer so I cooked it longer. Remove from skillet & set aside.

Add chicken to skillet. Stir fry over medium high heat for about 5 minutes until browned. Add bell pepper & water. Cover & cook for 4 minutes until chicken is tender. Add stir fry sauce, honey & broccoli slaw. Cook & stir for 2-3 minutes until hot. Serve over hot cooked rice. Serves 4.

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I am halfway through Eclipse. Lots of stories in this one & I tend to read them over & over. But I am showing restraint. Great weekend but I am feeling a bit in a funk. I'm going to go over comments from the past couple of days & like always, I am sure you're going to put me in a great mood again. Thanks in advance!!!!

29 comments:

FROGGITY! said...

Good morning! This looks like something my hubby would like... I do believe I will try it out!
Cheers and Happy Tuesday!

Tam said...

Delish Delish Delish!!!!! Eclipse is good but not my FAV! I like it when there is MORE MORE EDWARD!!!!

HEHEHE not so much Jacob

Jen said...

This is another one, I can't wait to try.

Kiera said...

It's the books I'm so sorry to say. I was totally in a funk after reading these books. My life was on hold for a month and it didn't help that no mere mortal (like my husband) could ever compare to Edward. My other friend who read them also ended up in a funk and it took her a week after finishing the series to get over it. Same story with me. It was a small price to pay overall but still, there was a price. I'm sorry you're feeling bad. Cheer up, you're an awesome mom, wife, friend, and cook! You have so much to be grateful for.

Anonymous said...

Can I come live with you? My goodness that look good!

LOL!!!

I love the jasmine rice!

tiarastantrums said...

oh my - this looks soooo goood!!!!!

Elizabeth said...

I hope your day gets better!! The recipe looks awesome!

Abby said...

OH that dish looks YUMMO!

Thanks for stopping by our blog at Steals and deals!

Tina Butler said...

I love Kung Pao Chicken. It looks so easy to make. Great recipe. I love the Jam session picture in the potty. Hey whatever works is my motto.

Ritch in Love said...

I have GOT to get Michael to try cooking Chinese food!
BTW I was in Yonkers from Jan 99-May 99. Bronx for a year after that. :)Bet we sat on the same train and didn't even know it!

Anonymous said...

Oh yummy - now I'm hungry for Chinese food!

FROGGITY! said...

oh my goodness! that's so cool that you were an au pair in eleuthera! i'm impressed! love that place.

Unknown said...

This looks so yummy. Thanks for the nice comment. I am looking forward to reading your recipes and trying lots of them : )! Hope you have a happy, sunny day in Florida.

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Anonymous said...

Sounds easy and looks good--Kung Pao chicken always reminds me of that Seinfeld episode where George eats it and sweats a lot...anyways Thanks for the recipe!

Yellow Beads said...

Okay, I want to know where you find your energy to cook each night after working all day!?! :)

Anonymous said...

This looks scrumptious - I'm so trying this one! Thanks for the recipe.

Kaye Butler said...

At first, when I found your blog, (Buried With Children) I thought, shhh...I'll keep this one all to myself, but dang girl, you have some great looking food!

I'm adding you to my addictions list!

keep cooking!

Kacey said...

OK, new rule: I have to stop reading your blog AFTER I work out. It's just cruel. CRUEL!Everything looks so yummy! :o)

Thanks for your thoughtful comments on my blog. You're the best! You better gear it up for that Ben 10 party - I know its going to be FABULOUS!

Wendy said...

The dish looks great and I kind of agree with Keira, could be the Twilight bum! The books didn't bum me but the idea that they were soon over did. Great strategy to read old posts and comments! I love your posts and you keep me laughing. I hope I can be an encouraging word for you!

Deanna said...

Spicy! I have gotten in a rut lately and this would be something different.

Maria said...

I love stir fry! I will have to try this one out!! Looks like a great go to dinner!

Claremont First Ward said...

Looks really great.

Sweet Pea Chef said...

Yum! I love uses for broccoli slaw. Thanks for the great idea!!

KatBouska said...

I'm adding this to my own morsels I need to make...but where do you find a bag of brocoli slaw?? I've never even heard of such a thing...sounds good though.

Jaime said...

Thanks for the recipe, I can't wait to try it. This look delicious.

Unknown said...

I'm going to have to stop coming by your blog. I get hungry every time. I just wonder how you have time for all this.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for posting such a great recipe. I loved it so much that I've written about it on my blog!

Pam said...

Mmmm. Looks so good. I like that you added broccoli slaw to yours.