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Kung Pao Chicken (Panda Express) Recipe
This popular Chinese restaurant stir-fried chicken dish is so easy to make! With the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and spicy flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 356 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast fillet cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons oil
- ⅓ cup raw peanuts
- 1 small zucchini about a cup , cut into cubes (optional)
- 1 talk green onion white part chopped finely, green part cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut into cubes
MARINADE:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or cooking wine
SAUCE:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 4-6 pcs whole dried chilis seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken and all ingredients for the marinade. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sauce. Set aside until ready to use.
- In a wok or large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the peanuts and cook, stirring regularly until they turn golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, remove the peanuts from the oil and transfer them in a bowl. Set it aside for later.
- In the same oil, saute the dried chilis, white part of the green onion, and garlic..
- Add the marinated chicken pieces and stir-fry for about a minute or just until cooked no longer pink.
- Add the zucchini and fry for a 2-3 minutes or just until cooked but still crisp.
- Turn the heat to high. Add roasted peanuts and red bell pepper and give it a quick stir.
- Then pour in the sauce (make sure to mix before adding). Stir until it thickens. Turn off the heat and add green onions.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or divide over bowls of rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
926mg
(39%)
Potassium
697mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1319IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 926mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 697mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1319IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.