Healthier Kung Pao Chicken

Name: Healthier Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (cut into bite-sized cubes); 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil or Avocado Oil (divided); 2 Red Bell Peppers (seeds removed and cut into pieces); 2 Zucchini (sliced - this is about 1 cup); 2 Cloves Garlic; 1/2 Cup Roasted & Salted Peanuts; 4 Dried Chilis; 3 Green Onions (chopped); 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth; 1/2 Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup; 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Arrowroot Starch or Cornstarch or Tapioca Starch; 3 Cloves Garlic (mashed); 1/4 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:12min

For the days where a classic Chinese-inspired takeout dish is calling your name, there is nothing that satisfies quite like a hearty Kung Pao Chicken. Made from tender chicken breast, crunchy bell peppers, zucchini slices, and crushed peanuts, this dish is packed with flavor, color, texture, and heat, making it satisfying to every palate. This is my Healthier Kung Pao Chicken, made with better-for-you ingredients. It comes together in just 20 minutes, and is the perfect restaurant-quality meal made in a pinch!

Updated at: Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:07:16 GMT