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Kung Pao Chicken

This recipe has the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy, all stir-fried together in about 30 minutes. Adjust the spiciness level to your liking and serve alone, over white rice with chow mein or fried rice.

Total Time

30min

5.0

1 Ratings

Author: Kim's Cravings

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Ingredients

•

2 Tbsp

Olive Oil

•

1/2

Large Yellow Onion , diced

•

Red Bell Pepper , diced

•

1 lb

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

or Chicken Tenders

•

1/8 tsp

Cayenne Pepper

(optional)

•

1 bunch

Scallions , thinly sliced

•

1/4 cup

Dry Roasted and Salted Peanuts

•

to taste

Salt

•

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

Kung Pao Chicken Sauce

•

1/2 cup

Cold Water

•

2 Tbsp

Hoisin Sauce

•

2 Tbsp

Soy Sauce

•

1 1/2 Tbsp

Granulated Sugar

•

1/2 Tbsp

Corn Starch

•

1/2 Tbsp

Worcestershire Sauce

•

1/2 Tbsp

Sesame Oil

•

1 clove

Garlic , minced

•

1/2 tsp

Ground Ginger

Cooking Instructions

In a large skillet, heat Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) over medium heat. Sauté Yellow Onion (1/2) and Red Bell Pepper (1) for about 5 minutes and until softened.

While veggies are cooking, cut Chicken (1 lb) into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle them with Salt (to taste) , Ground Black Pepper (to taste) , and Cayenne Pepper (1/8 tsp) if using. Add in the hot pan to cook thoroughly to brown.

In a small bowl, whisk together Water (1/2 cup) , Hoisin Sauce (2 Tbsp) , Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp) , Granulated Sugar (1 1/2 Tbsp) , Corn Starch (1/2 Tbsp) , Worcestershire Sauce (1/2 Tbsp) , Sesame Oil (1/2 Tbsp) , Garlic (1 clove) , and Ground Ginger (1/2 tsp) . Pour into a hot pan and simmer to thicken the sauce.

Before serving, toss together with Scallions (1 bunch) and Peanuts (1/4 cup) . Serve over white rice.

Author's Notes

For spice, start with 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper and add more as desired.

To store: Cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. To rewarm, cover and reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals until hot.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

310

FAT

15.0 g

PROTEIN

27.6 g

CARBS

17.5 g