Kung Pao Chicken

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4.8

33 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    322 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken is the spicy sweet Chinese stir-fry you love, easily made at home. Better than takeout and ready in only 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

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Marinade:

  • 1 pound chicken , boneless, skinless, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine , or white wine
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Kung Pao Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine , or white wine
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Stir-Fry:

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil , divided
  • 1 red bell pepper , diced
  • 1/4 cup diced green onion , sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
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Instructions

Kung Pao Chicken Marinade:

  1. Whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, rice wine and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until smooth then then add chicken and toss to coat, letting it sit for 15 minutes.

Kung Pao Chicken Sauce

  1. In a small bowl whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch,1 tablespoon rice wine, chicken broth, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until well combined.

To Finish:

  1. To a large skillet on medium high heat add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil and chopped bell pepper, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 4-6 minutes.
  3. Add in the peanuts and cook for 1 minute until they start to sizzle.
  4. Pour in the sauce and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 322kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 1209mg (50%) Potassium 473mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1316IU (26%) Vitamin C 50mg (56%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 322 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 322kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 1209mg 50%
Potassium 473mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1316IU 26%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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