Ingredients:
• 2 lbs Russet potatoes
• 1/2 cup Canola oil
• 1 lb Chicken breast
• 1/4 cup Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup Ketchup
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
• 3 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup Peanuts
• 2 Red chili peppers, sliced
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water)
Directions:
1. Prepare the Potatoes:
o Peel and cut the Russet potatoes into thin fries.
o Soak the cut fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Fry the Potatoes:
o Heat the canola oil in a large frying pan or deep fryer over medium-high heat.
o Fry the potatoes in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
o Remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season with salt while hot.
3. Prepare the Chicken:
o Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
o In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup cornstarch with a pinch of salt. Toss the chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture until well coated.
4. Cook the Chicken:
o In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil over medium-high heat.
o Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
o Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5. Make the Sauce:
o In the same skillet, add a little more oil if necessary.
o Sauté the minced garlic and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
o Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir to combine.
o Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Thicken the Sauce:
o Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and stir until the sauce thickens further.
o Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat the chicken in the sauce.
7. Assemble the Poutine:
o Place a generous amount of fries on a serving plate.
o Top the fries with the Kung Pao chicken.
o Garnish with sliced green onions, peanuts, and red chili peppers.
8. Serve Immediately:
o Serve the Kung Pao Fusion Poutine hot and enjoy the fusion of flavors in this unique dish.