Kung Pao Chicken with Pickled Cucumber / Homemade kung pao chicken. This recipe 'velvets' the chicken first (meaning it's coated in cornflour then cooked) which creates a silky delicious texture, reminiscent of a great takeaway! The bad news is this post is only for members - the GOOD news is it’s free to join! If you’re already a member login here; log in. Or sign up in less than a minute (and get free meal plans every week) here: Monthly Membership, Quarterly Membership, Annual Membership, Free Membership or Perks at Work.