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Kung Pao Chicken


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  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A delightful and flavorful Chinese classic featuring tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, fresh vegetables, and a spicy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup peanuts
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in garlic, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns, cooking for 1 minute.
  4. Add bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and add the peanuts and green onions.
  7. Stir until everything is well coated and heated through.
  8. Drizzle with sesame oil, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

Notes

Serve over rice or alongside steamed vegetables. Adjust spice level as desired.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg