20 Minute Kung Pao Chicken
User Reviews
4.6
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
630 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
20 Minute Kung Pao Chicken
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In one skillet and 20 minutes, whip up this deliciously spicy Kung Pao Chicken recipe that's so easy to make and gluten free!
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Sriracha
- 2 tbsp soy sauce tamari for gluten free
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp Sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 small Thai chilies chopped – or ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 scallions cut into ½-inch pieces
- ½ cup snap peas
- ½ cup carrots sliced
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts
For Serving
- cooked rice or rice noodles
Instructions
- Whisk the sriracha, soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, sweet chili sauce and ginger together in a small bowl.
- Toss the chicken with the cornstarch. Set aside.
- Add the sesame oil to a large skillet, or wok, over high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the thai chilies, stir fry for 1 minute.
- Add the garlic, stir fry for an additional minute.
- Add the scallions, snap peas and carrots, stir fry 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chicken and stir fry 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the sauce into the stir fry and toss to coat all of the ingredients.
- Add the roasted peanuts and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with cooked rice or rice noodles.
- Optionally top with sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Nutrition information provided does not include rice or rice noodles.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2serving
Calories
630kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
57g
(114%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
2023mg
(84%)
Potassium
1311mg
(37%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
5990mg
(120%)
Vitamin C
49.5mg
(55%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 630 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2serving | |
| Calories | 630kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 2023mg | 84% |
| Potassium | 1311mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 5990mg | 120% |
| Vitamin C | 49.5mg | 55% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
15 reviews
Excellent
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