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Kung Pao Chicken

There’s no need to order Chinese take-out when you make this savory and spicy dish!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 379 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dry sherry or Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 6 dried red chili peppers cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 3 green onions cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, soy sauce, and sherry. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and remaining cornstarch. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and almost cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan. Add the bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and dried chili peppers. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir everything together and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the peanuts and green onions, and stir to combine. Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 379kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 516mg (22%) Potassium 739mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1331IU (27%) Vitamin C 65mg (72%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379

% Daily Value*

Calories 379kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 516mg 22%
Potassium 739mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1331IU 27%
Vitamin C 65mg 72%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

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