Kung Pao Chicken
A vibrant and flavorful Kung Pao Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and a tangy sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free Optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced chicken to the hot oil and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced bell pepper, minced garlic, and ginger to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the peanuts and chopped green onions, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Serve your Kung Pao Chicken hot over a bed of fluffy rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken before cooking. This dish can be made vegetarian by substituting tofu for the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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