Kung Pao Quesadillas Recipes

COPYCAT KUNG PAO SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons canola oil and toss. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the mirin and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, chili sauce, sambal, vinegar, sesame oil, 2 teaspoons of the cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
• Fill a large, heavy-bottomed skillet halfway with canola oil and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Toss the chicken with the remaining 1/2 cup cornstarch until coated completely. Add the chicken to the hot oil in batches and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate; cook the remaining chicken.
• Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the oil and return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the peanuts and cook until toasted to a dark brown, about 1 minute. Add the scallions, chiles and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth mixture to the skillet and bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet with the pasta and heat, tossing, until the pasta and chicken are fully coated and hot. Serve warm.

KUNG PAO CHICKEN

Steps:

• To Make Marinade: Combine 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture and mix together. Place chicken pieces in a glass dish or bowl and add marinade. Toss to coat. Cover dish and place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
• To Make Sauce: In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture, chili paste, vinegar and sugar. Mix together and add green onion, garlic, water chestnuts and peanuts. In a medium skillet, heat sauce slowly until aromatic.
• Meanwhile, remove chicken from marinade and saute in a large skillet until meat is white and juices run clear. When sauce is aromatic, add sauteed chicken to it and let simmer together until sauce thickens.

KUNG PAO CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, chicken broth, vinegar, chili paste, sherry, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Mix until cornstarch is dissolved. Set sauce aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cauliflower until golden brown and charred in places, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the sauce and cook until sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add peanuts and garlic and cook for 2 minutes more.
• Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with green onion tops.

KUNG PAO QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat canola oil on med-hi heat in a large skillet.
• Saute the onions, garlic, and jalapeno for 1 minute.
• Add the turkey and cook until it is no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
• Turn down heat to med-low and add the peas and the water chestnuts. Cook for about 5 more minutes.
• Add lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, and pepper flakes; Stir then remove from heat.
• Pour turkey mix into a bowl so you can use the skillet.
• Put a tortilla into the skillet; put some turkey mix on it then add cheese and peanuts to your taste.
• Fold the tortilla over and cook over med. heat until browned on both sides (using a spatula to turn and flatten).
• Add more oil as you need to brown each quesadilla.

KUNG PAO CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, chicken broth, vinegar, chili paste, sherry, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Mix until cornstarch is dissolved. Set sauce aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cauliflower until golden brown and charred in places, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the sauce and cook until sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add peanuts and garlic and cook for 2 minutes more.
• Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with green onion tops.