Kung Pao Chicken Tacos

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, divided
• 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts
• 3/4 cup diagonally sliced celery (about 2 stalks)
• 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• 1/3 cup sliced green onion
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 4 lime wedges

Recipe

• 1 place chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag. add 1 tablespoon soy sauce to bag; seal. marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. place 1/4 cup cornstarch in a shallow dish. sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt. add chicken to cornstarch in dish, and toss chicken to thoroughly coat. shake off excess cornstarch.
• 2 heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. add 1 tablespoon canola oil to pan; swirl to coat. add half of coated chicken; sauté for 6 minutes or until done, turning to brown. remove chicken from pan using a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. repeat the procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil and coated chicken.
• 3 combine remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, honey, and next 3 ingredients (through sambal oelek) in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. microwave at high for 1 1/2 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring twice. stir in garlic. combine soy sauce mixture, chicken, peanuts, and celery; toss to coat chicken.
• 4 toast tortillas under broiler or on a griddle until lightly blistered, turning frequently. place 2 tortillas on each of 4 plates; divide chicken mixture evenly among tortillas. top each taco with green onions and bell pepper strips; serve with lime wedges.