Kung Pao Chicken

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18 INGREDIENTS • 4 STEPS • 30MINS

Kung Pao Chicken

4.5

2 ratings

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.

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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.

30MINS

Total Time

$3.18

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

4

US / Metric

2 Tbsp

1/2

Large Yellow Onion, diced

about 1 1/4 cups

1

Red Bell Pepper, diced

1 lb

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast

or Chicken Tenders

1/8 tsp

Cayenne Pepper

optional

1 bunch

Scallion, thinly sliced

3 scallions per 4 servings

1/4 cup

Dry Roasted and Salted Peanuts

to taste

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

Kung Pao Chicken Sauce

1/2 cup

Cold Water

2 Tbsp

2 Tbsp

1 1/2 Tbsp

Granulated Sugar

1/2 Tbsp

1/2 Tbsp

Worcestershire Sauce

1/2 Tbsp

Sesame Oil

1 clove

Garlic, minced

1/2 tsp

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

310

Fat

15.0 g

Protein

27.6 g

Carbs

17.5 g

Kung Pao Chicken

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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.

Cooking InstructionsHide images

step 1

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.

step 2

While veggies are cooking, cut Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (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.

step 3

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.

step 4

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

step 4 Before serving, toss together with Scallion (1 bunch) and Dry Roasted and Salted Peanuts (1/4 cup). Serve over white rice.

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