Kung Pao Chicken

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5.0

24 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    318 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Kung Pao Chicken

This Kung Pao Chicken recipe is the perfect balance of sweet, savory and spicy, all stir-fried together in about 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 large yellow onion diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
  • 1 whole red bell pepper diced
  • 1 pound chicken tenders or boneless, skinless breasts
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • red dried chiles* to taste
  • 3 scallions sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup salted and roasted peanuts

Kung Pao Chicken Sauce

  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onion and red pepper.
  2. While veggies are cooking, cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add in the hot pan to cook thoroughly to brown.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk all sauce ingredients together. Pour into hot pan with dried chiles. Simmer to thicken sauce. Before serving, toss together with scallions and peanuts.
  4. Serve over white rice.

Notes

  • *red dried chiles can add a lot of heat but can be hard to find. If you are wanting a spicier dish and don't want to add the chiles, sprinkle in cayenne pepper to taste. Start with 1/8 teaspoon, taste and adjust.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 828mg (35%) Potassium 588mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 124IU (2%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 318kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 828mg 35%
Potassium 588mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 124IU 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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