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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 322 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
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
Instructions
Kung Pao Chicken Marinade:
- 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.
Cup of Yum
Kung Pao Chicken Sauce
- 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:
- 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.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil and chopped bell pepper, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 4-6 minutes.
- Add in the peanuts and cook for 1 minute until they start to sizzle.
- Pour in the sauce and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in green onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.