Skinny Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
87 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
338 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Chinese, Japanese, Asian-American Fusion
Skinny Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken
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Skinny Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken is a delicious chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce with tender vegetables and crunchy cashews. Skip the takeout, this is so much healthier and better!
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Ingredients
Kung Pao Chicken
- 1 ¼ pounds cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts pieces cut into bite-sized chunks
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large chopped red bell pepper
- 1 medium chopped zucchini
- ⅔ cup roasted cashews or roasted peanuts
- **4-6 dried red chili peppers found in Asian supermarkets or the International section- see NOTE
Sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large ziplock bag, add 1 ¼ pounds cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts pieces, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Shake to coat the chicken.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil and the seasoned chicken. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes or until browned. Transfer chicken into the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ½ cup water, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, and ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2-4 hours or on HIGH for 1-3 hours. (SEE NOTE)
- About 30 minutes before serving, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Stir into the slow cooker. Add 1 large chopped red bell pepper, 1 medium chopped zucchini, ⅔ cup roasted cashews, and **4-6 dried red chili peppers.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for another 20-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened. Add more water to thin out the sauce to your preferred consistency.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions and serve over rice, quinoa, or noodles, if desired.
Notes
- Updated on January 2, 2019
- Originally Posted on January 18, 2017 by Kelly Kwok from https://lifemadesweeter.com.
- **If you can't find dried red chili peppers, leave out and add an additional 1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes
- **If your slow cooker runs hot, be sure to check on chicken earlier as it may cook faster than the suggested cooking times.
- **FOR STOVETOP DIRECTIONS: Brown the chicken until cooked through (7-8 minutes). Then add vegetables and saute for about 3 minutes – or until tender. Add the sauce to the pan, turn to high heat and cook until the sauce bubbles and thickens up – about 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Once everything is coated and heated through, serve hot with favorite sides.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
1018mg
(42%)
Potassium
674mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
950IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1018mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 674mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 950IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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