Easy Kung Pao Chicken
User Reviews
4.6
87 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
302 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Easy Kung Pao Chicken
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Who needs takeout when you can make this easy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe at home? Delicious sauce, flavorful chicken, & traditional nuts & vegetables. It's also gluten-free!!
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Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
Produce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
- 4 green onions chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts roasted
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
Marinade
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (good quality)
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
Sauce
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
Baking & Spices
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Oils & Vinegar
- 2 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir in the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until the cornstarch is dissolved. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved and set aside.
- Heat peanut oil (or vegetable oil) in a wok or large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add the chopped red and green bell peppers to the hot skillet and cook until they are softened. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and continue stirring for about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken and continue stirring the chicken for about 4 or 5 minutes or until it is no longer pink.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables and cook until the sauce is thickened.
- Garnish with peanuts and chopped green onions. Serve hot over rice
Notes
- I originally posted this Easy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe on PenneyLane.com as a contributor. However, that blog no longer exists, and this is the original recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
771mg
(32%)
Potassium
591mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
749IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 771mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 749IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
87 reviews
Excellent
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