Hack Pizza Chain's Kung Pao Chicken & Peanut Sauce Pasta

This recipe takes a local pizza chain’s popular kung pao chicken and peanut sauce pasta and makes a healthier, and dare we say, better version using Knorr Liquid Seasoning Chili for that spicy umami kick. The secret to the layers of flavor in this dish isn’t just in the ingredients but also in the method – every single layer of this dish is seasoned. From the marinated chicken breast strips to the silky peanut butter sauce, this dish will get you high praises when served.

Tips

Save some of your pasta water. In case your peanut sauce gets too thick, pasta water can be used to loosen up the sauce while giving it a silky texture.

40 min.
4 People
Easy

Ingredients

200 grams boneless chicken breast, sliced into strips
1 tbsp Knorr Liquid Seasoning Chili
1 tbsp cornstarch
250 grams whole wheat pasta, cooked according to package directions
3 tbsp oil
1 pc medium onion, finely chopped
3 pcs garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/4 head broccoli, chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup roasted peanuts

Peanut Sauce

1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp Knorr Liquid Seasoning Chili
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sesame oil

For Assembly

3 pcs green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths

Cooking Method

In a bowl, mix Knorr Liquid Seasoning chili with cornstarch. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside and leave to marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.
In a medium sized bowl, combine all the peanut sauce ingredients. Mix well and set aside.
Make sure you have all the ingredients ready and within arms reach before you fire up the pan and sauté this Kung Pao Chicken & Peanut Sauce Pasta together. It comes together quickly!
Heat a large wok over medium-high heat and add onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
Add the mushrooms and broccoli into the wok. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked.
Add the peanuts and the peanut sauce mixture into the pan and mix until the sauce thickens.
Add the pasta into the wok and toss in the peanut sauce until it’s well-coated.
Garnish with the chopped green onions. Enjoy!

This Kung Pao Chicken & Peanut Sauce Pasta is a versatile dish that can be served on special occasions or whenever a craving hits. It’s a delicious and healthy twist to the more popular pizza chain version of this dish with the addition of broccoli in the mix. Feel free to top it with thinly sliced raw carrot for an extra crunch or replace the peanut with cashew for a creamier and slightly more indulgent Kung Pao Chicken pasta. Whichever route you wish to take, we guarantee this dish will end up on your list of favorite recipes.