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Kung Pao Chicken
Servings
3
people
Prep:
20
minutes
mins
Cook:
10
minutes
mins
Total:
30
minutes
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Delicious chicken stir fried tossed in a homemade Kung Pao sauce, combined with yummy veggies. Sooo much yummier AND healthier than Chinese takeout!
By
Author:
MinShien
Equipment
wok
Skillet
Ingredients
▢
1
lbs
chicken breast
cubed
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1
tbsp
vegetable oil
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1
tbsp
garlic
minced
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1/2
tbsp
ginger
chopped
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1/4
cup
zucchini
cubed
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1/4
cup
red bell peppers
sliced
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10-12
dried chilies
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1/8
cup
canned water chestnuts
drained
▢
1/8
cup
green onions
chopped
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1/3
cup
peanuts
Marinade
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2
tsp
soy sauce
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2
tsp
rice wine
▢
1
tsp
sesame oil
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2
tsp
corn starch
Kung Pao Sauce
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1
tbsp
soy sauce
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1
tsp
dark soy sauce
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2
tsp
rice vinegar
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1
tbsp
water
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1 1/2
tbsp
granulated sugar
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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:
382
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
16
g
|
Protein:
38
g
|
Fat:
18
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
97
mg
|
Sodium:
855
mg
|
Potassium:
777
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
8
g
|
Vitamin A:
938
IU
|
Vitamin C:
22
mg
|
Calcium:
30
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg