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Kung Pao Chicken Spaghetti and Meatballs

This version of Kung Pao chicken has all the flavors you'd expect from the classic dish, but in a comforting, homestyle spaghetti and meatballs package!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Main Course , Main Course , Others
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese

Ingredients

  • KUNG PAO SPAGHETTI:
  • 1 pound Spaghetti or linguini
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts roughly chopped
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry can substitute with equal amount of chicken broth or stock
  • 2 Tbsp red chili paste with garlic to taste
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • CHICKEN MEATBALLS:
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup yellow onion finely diced or grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup oats
  • 1 Tbsp Sriracha sauce
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • FOR THE MEATBALL SAUCE:
  • 4 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Sriracha sauce
  • 2 Tbsp red chili paste with garlic
  • 2 Tbsp honey

Instructions

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  1. MAKE THE KUNG PAO SPAGHETTI:
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, sherry, chili paste, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch and sesame oil in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add some salt and cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. Drain and toss with a drizzle of vegetable oil to keep from clumping.
  4. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over MED heat and add minced garlic. Saute, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in reserved sauce mixture, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and let cook until slightly thickened. This will take about 2 minutes.
  6. Toss drained pasta in the sauce.
  7. MAKE THE KUNG PAO CHICKEN MEATBALLS:
  8. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  9. To a mixing bowl, combine meatball ingredients and mix until well combined. Careful not to over mix though, otherwise the meatballs will be tough.
  10. Scoop meat mixture into tablespoon sized balls and roll into a ball. If the meat sticks to your hands too much, wet your hands slightly with water.
  11. Place meatballs on prepared cookie sheet and bake approximately 25 minutes, until they begin to turn golden brown and are cooked through.
  12. To a small mixing bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients and set aside.
  13. Once meatballs are done, remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
  14. Toss meatballs in sauce.
  15. TO SERVE:
  16. Serve a plate of the Kung Pao spaghetti with several chicken meatballs on top. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and chopped peanuts.

Notes

  • Recipes adapted slightly from Damn Delicious and Fit Foodie Finds