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Easy Kung Pao Chicken

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!! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

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

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  1. 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.
  2. In another bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved and set aside.
  3. Heat peanut oil (or vegetable oil) in a wok or large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes.
  5. 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. 
  6. Add the chicken and continue stirring the chicken for about 4 or 5 minutes or until it is no longer pink.
  7. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables and cook until the sauce is thickened.
  8. 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.
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Nutrition Information

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

% 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.