Kung Pao Chicken

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  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    390 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Kung Pao Chicken

Skip the takeout and make this quick and easy Kung Pao Chicken at home. It takes just 15 minutes to make which means you may never order takeout again!

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Ingredients

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Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Stir Fry

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size chunks
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 8 small dried Sichuan chiles rehydrated, or dried arbol chiles
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion
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Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Cut 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. Dice 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 medium green bell pepper into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and heat for 1 minute. Add the diced chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until seared on the outside, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the diced bell peppers and the prepared sauce. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until the bell peppers are tender-crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, 3 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, and 8 small dried Sichuan chiles. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Serve hot and garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onion.

Notes

  • Serve plain or on top of steamed white rice.
  • Instead of leaving the chilis whole, you can also snip them into 1/4 to 1/2-inch segments.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 390kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 724mg (30%) Potassium 993mg (28%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1960IU (39%) Vitamin C 193.9mg (215%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 390kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 724mg 30%
Potassium 993mg 21%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1960IU 39%
Vitamin C 193.9mg 215%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

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

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