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A Kung Pao inspired fried chicken sandwich recipe.

Kung Pao Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

  • Difficulty Level: 2
  • Serves Serves: 2
  • Preparation

    20 mins

  • Cooking

    15 mins

Asian Fusion Recipe Video Chinese Food | Fusion Chicken Bread Vegetable Lunch Dinner Less Than 60 mins

Savory, sweet, and spicy, this Kung Pao fried chicken sandwich recipe packs big flavors into a mouthwatering meal!

 

Kung Pao sauce is defined by its blend of sweet, sour, spicy, nutty, and aromatic flavors. In this inspired glaze, Lee Kum Kee Honey Sriracha, Premium Soy Sauce, Seasoned Rice Vinegar, and Pure Sesame Oil combine to bring all of those flavor notes together. The Honey Sriracha is especially key as it provides a perfect mix of sweet and heat that makes for the perfect sauce for fried chicken. Served with a simple yet refreshing slaw and a drizzle of Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Chili Crisp Oil, you get an orchestra of flavors and textures all in one bite!

What You Will Need

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • ½ cup shredded cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 2 sesame buns, toasted
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers

Marinade

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. paprika

Seasoning

  • 1 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Style Chili Crisp Oil

Sauce Mix

  • ¼ cup Lee Kum Kee Honey Sriracha Chili Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Premium soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Lee Kum Kee Pure Sesame Oil
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar

Made with
Lee Kum Kee products

Lee Kum Kee Honey Sriracha Sauce bottle showcasing sweet and spicy flavor with a hint of honey, ideal for drizzling, dipping, or glazing

Chili Sauces, Sriracha Sauces

Honey Sriracha Sauce
Premium Soy Sauce

Soy Sauces

Premium Soy Sauce (No Preservatives Added)
Pure Sesame Oil 15 fl oz (445 ml)

Sesame Oils

Pure Sesame Oil
Jar of Lee Kum Kee Chili Crisp Oil, a crunchy, spicy chili oil perfect for adding heat and texture to any dish

Chili Sauces, Chili Oils

Chiu Chow Chili Crisp Oil
Seasoned Rice Vinegar, 16.9 fl oz (500 ml), Bottle

Vinegars

Seasoned Rice Vinegar

How to make it

  1. Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk, salt, and paprika for 15 minutes.

  2. Mix flour and cornstarch; dredge chicken and fry in hot oil (350°F) until crispy and golden.

  3. Simmer Lee Kum Kee Honey Sriracha, Lee Kum Kee Premium Soy Sauce, Lee Kum Kee Seasoned Rice Vinegar, Lee Kum Kee Pure Sesame Oil and brown sugar to create a thick kung pao glaze; toss fried chicken in the glaze until coated.

  4. Combine cabbage, carrots, green onions and mayo to create a slaw.

  5. Build sandwiches: Add roasted peppers to bottom buns, glazed chicken, cabbage slaw, green onions, and drizzle with Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Chili Crisp Oil before adding the top buns.

     

    Serve with potato wedges or your side of choice. Enjoy, and check out our website for more Asian chicken recipes!

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