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.
