Kung Pao Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    12 mins

  • Marinate Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    57 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    556 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung pao chicken features tender poultry, crisp vegetables, peanuts, and red chile peppers in a spicy sweet sauce. No need for takeout!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lbs chicken breast cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tsp soy sauce light
  • 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper (See Note 1)
  • 4 green onions trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 celery sliced diagonally into 3/4-inch pieces, stalks
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced, fresh
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup peanuts roasted
  • 12 dried red chili adjust according to your own tastes
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili paste

Cornstarch mixture

  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry white wine
  • 1 tbsp black vinegar (optional)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl whisk together the eg white, both soy sauces, salt and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover with wrap and set aside for 30 minutes.
  2. Prep and cut the green onions, celery, bell pepper. Using a teaspoon, scrape the skin off the ginger and slice into thin strips. Mince ginger and garlic.
  3. In a small bowl mix together the water, cornstarch, wine, vinegar, sugar and sesame oil. Set aside.
  4. Heat wok over high heat and add vegetable oil. Add the minced ginger and garlic, stir fry 30 seconds and add chicken. Cook until chicken turns white. Add the hoisin sauce and chili paste, tossing to coat.
  5. Add the cut green onions, celery, bell pepper, peanuts, chili peppers and cook for another minute. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  6. Stir in to the cornstarch mixture and toss to coat. Cook for another minute or until sauce thickens.
  7. Serve with steamed rice of choice.

Notes

  • crushed Sichuan Peppercorns for more heat.
  • For a more authentic, spicier version, use crushed Sichuan Peppercorns for more heat.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 556kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 62g (124%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g (47%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 0.03g (2%) Cholesterol 146mg (49%) Sodium 1033mg (43%) Potassium 1362mg (29%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1552IU (31%) Vitamin C 46mg (51%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 556 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 556kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 62g 124%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 146mg 49%
Sodium 1033mg 43%
Potassium 1362mg 29%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1552IU 31%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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