Kung Pao Chicken
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
440 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Kung Pao Chicken
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Kung pao chicken is a fun to say and full of flavor dish that is often overlooked on menus. Kung pao is a sweet meets spicy dish that is filled with tender chicken, peppers, peanuts, and more!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cubed)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce (divided)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (divided)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or peanut oil)
- 4 ounces unsalted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 ounce roasted chili pepper paste (or as desired)
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 green onions (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon water
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Instructions
- In a large bowl coat chicken with pepper, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Toss together and set aside.
- Warm oil over medium high heat in a large wok. Add in peanuts. Cook until they a nice golden color, about 2 minutes. Remove the peanuts, but reserve the oil.
- Add in chicken to the wok with the reserved oil. Cook and stir for 5-6 minutes until it is a beautiful brown color on the outside.
- Next, add remaining ingredients, including the peanuts. Don't yet add the remaining cornstarch and teaspoon of water).
- Cook until sauce reduces and chicken is well done. (Adjust heat if necessary so the sauce and chicken do not burn.)
- Once sauce has reduced and chicken has cooked through, make a slurry in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon of water and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Add mixed slurry to the wok and gently stir. Allow to cook an additional minute before shutting off the heat.
- Serve over white rice.
Notes
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, no rice included. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition Information
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Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
991mg
(41%)
Potassium
658mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
4300IU
(86%)
Vitamin C
28.4mg
(32%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 991mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 658mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4300IU | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 28.4mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
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