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A plate of chicken in kung pao sauce

Kung Pao Chicken

Delicious chicken stir fried tossed in a homemade Kung Pao sauce, combined with yummy veggies. Sooo much yummier AND healthier than Chinese takeout!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: asian, Chinese
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinade time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 382kcal
Author: MinShien

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs chicken breast cubed
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger chopped
  • 1/4 cup zucchini cubed
  • 1/4 cup red bell peppers sliced
  • 10-12 dried chilies
  • 1/8 cup canned water chestnuts drained
  • 1/8 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/3 cup peanuts

Marinade

  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp rice wine
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp corn starch

Kung Pao Sauce

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp corn starch

Instructions

  • Marinade cubed chicken breast in all the marinade ingredients for 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, prep all the other ingredients for the stir fry, and combine all the Kung Pao Sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Heat wok or skillet with vegetable oil under medium high heat. Add chicken to wok or skillet. Stir continuously.
  • Once chicken is almost done, add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant (do not burn them, ~1 minute). Then add chilies and Kung Pao sauce.
  • Let the sauce come to a boil, then add zucchini and red bell peppers. Continue to stir for a few minutes until zucchinis are soft.
  • Add water chestnut, green onions and peanuts. Stir for another minute.
  • Once everything is cooked, remove from heat.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 855mg | Potassium: 777mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 938IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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