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Easy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
Kung Pao Chicken is a popular Chinese take out dish, and it's no surprise! Loaded with spicy chicken, peanuts, and vegetables in a delicious Kung Pao sauce, this easy recipe is just as good. Plus it's healthier and lower in calories.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese , American
Ingredients
For the Marinade/Sauce:
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons Chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- dash salt and pepper
For the Chicken and Vegetables:
- 20 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs chopped into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- ½ onion diced
- 1 1-inch knob ginger minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup roasted peanuts
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together all marinade/sauce ingredients.
- Place chicken in a separate bowl. Pour 3 tablespoons of the marinade over the chicken and mix together. Reserve the remaining sauce for later.
- Add 1 tablespoon to a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir fry the chicken until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside on a clean plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the onions, cooking for a few minutes until soft.
- Stir in ginger and garlic, cooking for a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the peppers, chicken, peanuts, and remaining sauce. Stir fry until the sauce thickens.
- Serve with rice and a sprinkle of chopped green onion.
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Notes
- Storage: Store Kung Pan chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store Kung Pan chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
1447mg
(60%)
Potassium
841mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1084IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
65mg
(72%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1447mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 841mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1084IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.