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Kung Pao Chicken

Devashish
This 35-minute Kung Pao Chicken recipe delivers an irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and bold Chinese flavors. With just 440 calories per serving and packed with 43g of protein, it's a healthier alternative to takeout that doesn't sacrifice taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 440 kcal

Equipment

  • Wok or Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil

For the Marinade

  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar

For the Sauce

  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • In two separate bowls, make the chicken marinade and the sauce ingredients. Set the sauce aside.
  • Add the chicken to the chicken marinade and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a wok or frying pan and heat to medium. Add red pepper flakes and peanuts and stir-fry until peanuts are golden (about 2 minutes).

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 43gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 536mgPotassium: 889mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1193IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword peanuts, Sichuan pepper, spicy stir-fry, wok cooking
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