Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
227 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
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Homemade kung pao chicken is a tasty dinner recipe with a kick! This dish is covered in an amazing sauce and perfectly served over rice.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons light sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¼ -1½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon powdered ginger (or fresh)
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ⅓ cup dry roasted peanuts
- 4 cups cooked rice, hot
- 3 tablespoons green onions chopped with tops
Instructions
- Toss chicken in a small bowl with cornstarch, till coated.
- Add oil to a skillet on medium heat. We liked using the sesame oil (but regular oil would do just fine). Stir fry for about 7-8 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken to a paper towel to drain.
- Add garlic, red pepper, and ginger to skillet and stir fry for about 15 seconds. Remove from heat.
- Combine vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar in small bowl, stir well. Add sauce and chicken to skillet. Toss to coat.
- Stir in nuts. Heat thoroughly. Garnish with green onions. Serve over hot rice.
Notes
- STORE. Keep the leftover recipe for kung pao in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- FREEZE. This easy kung pao chicken recipe can also be frozen for 3 months. Thaw leftovers, if applicable, and reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes or reheat in the microwave.
- The kung pao sauce can be prepared ahead of time and kept in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw completely before reheating and pouring over the chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
718mg
(30%)
Potassium
533mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2.6mg
(3%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 718mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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