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Kung Pao Chicken

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Kung Pao Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a bold sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sherry or Shaoxing wine
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 12 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (plus more for searing)
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 small zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili crisp (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts or cashews
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
  • Hot rice for serving

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken in soy sauce, cornstarch, and sherry for 15 minutes.
  • Prepare vegetables: chop bell peppers, zucchini, and onion.
  • Mince garlic and grate ginger.
  • Make sauce by whisking together cornstarch, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, hoisin, chili crisp, chicken broth, orange zest, and juice.
  • Sear marinated chicken in a hot skillet until browned.
  • Cook prepared vegetables until crisp-tender, then add garlic and ginger.
  • Combine chicken and sauce in the skillet, adding peanuts or cashews for crunch.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, serve over hot rice.

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Notes

Marinate chicken longer than 15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Adjust chili crisp based on your spice preference.
Ensure skillet is hot before searing for best texture.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 28
  • Cholesterol: 90