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Kung Pao Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken
Craving Chinese food? Learn how to make Kung Pao Chicken with this easy recipe! Tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and spicy chili peppers served over rice
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts skinless, boneless , cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
- 6 dried red chili peppers chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together cornstarch and soy sauce. Add chicken and toss to coat.
- In a separate bowl, mix together sauce ingredients.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add peanuts, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, and ginger to the wok. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the sauce and cook until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add green onions and stir to combine.
- Serve over rice. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 16g (5%)Protein: 30g (60%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mg (24%)Sodium: 779mg (34%)Potassium: 610mg (17%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 295IU (6%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 38mg (4%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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