Savory Ground Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
• 3 green onions, sliced
• Sesame seeds (optional)
• Additional sliced green onions (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Once the chicken is cooked, add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
5. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and stir well to combine, allowing the flavors to meld for about 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the diced red and green bell peppers to the skillet, and stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes.
7. Mix in the roasted peanuts and half of the sliced green onions, stirring until everything is heated through.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

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