Easy Kung Pao Chicken by Chef Dave Martin

CHEF DAVE MARTIN

Easy-Marinate
Kung Pao Chicken

Chef Dave Martin

Chef Dave Martin gained national recognition as a standout contestant on the inaugural season of Bravo's "Top Chef" in 2006, capturing viewers' hearts with his culinary skills and engaging personality. He has since evolved into a global flavor expert, consulting for major brands like ConAgra, PepsiCo, and Yum Brands, and contributing to ventures such as New York City's Chama Mama and Dalup.

Beyond consulting, Dave has authored cookbooks, including "The Tequila Diet" released in May 2022, and appeared on Food Network's "Chopped" and "Cutthroat Kitchen." Committed to promoting healthy eating, he celebrates over 20 years of being "Fast Food Sober," advocating for cooking with fresh, real ingredients.

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“Spicy, saucy, and way better than takeout—this Kung Pao Chicken is a weeknight winner. Thanks to the SEASON•SEAL system, I can prep everything in advance and lock in flavor and freshness like a pro.” says Chef David.

SeasonSeal vacuums out the air and releases in cycles, cutting marination time from hours (or even overnight) to less than an hour!

RECIPE

Easy Kung Pao Chicken

SERVINGS: 6–10
PREP / MARINATION /COOK TIME: 1.25–1.5 hours
MARINATING TIME SAVED USING SEASONSEAL: up to 23 hours!

INGREDIENTS

3-4 lbs chicken thighs, diced

Marinade:
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup red chili garlic sauce/ Sambal Olek
¼ cup sweet soy sauce (ABC brand)
1 Tbsp fish sauce
¼ cup lite soy sauce
¼ cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
¼ cup honey

Slurry:
2 Tbsp potato starch
1 Tbsp tap water

Garnish:
Chopped salted peanuts
Chile d’arbol chiles

INSTRUCTIONS

In a bowl, whisk all of the marinade ingredients
Add the slurry mixture to the marinade and mix
Add your chopped chicken pieces and marinade into your Sealvax container and remove the air.
Seal and let marinade for one hour
Remove the marinated chicken and saute with a little oil in large wok or skillet.
Toss with chiles and peanuts and serve over rice or as you wish.