Kung Pao Chicken
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By Rachel Fontenot
Kung Pao Chicken
5 steps
Prep:20minCook:7min
Updated at: Sun, 12 Nov 2023 02:09:54 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
36
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories423.4 kcal (21%)
Total Fat26 g (37%)
Carbs15.9 g (6%)
Sugars4 g (4%)
Protein32.6 g (65%)
Sodium963 mg (48%)
Fiber5.5 g (20%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Chicken Marinade

1 tablespooncornstarch

2 teaspoonssoy sauce

1 tablespoonShaoxing rice wine

1 teaspoonvegetable oil

1 poundboneless skinless chicken breast
Sauce

1 teaspooncornstarch

⅛ teaspoonblack pepper
freshly ground

1 tablespoonShaoxing rice wine

1 tablespoondark soy sauce

1 tablespoonrice wine vinegar

2 tablespoonshoisin sauce

2 tablespoonswater

½ teaspoontoasted sesame oil
Meal
Instructions
Chicken Marinade
Step 1
In a large bowl, add all ingredients; whisk until well combined and set aside.




Step 2
Cut chicken breast in half lengthwise. Cut across the grain into 1/8-inch slices. Add chicken to the bowl with marinade, toss,

Sauce
Step 3
In a small bowl, add all sauce ingredients. Whisk until well combined and set aside.






Meal
Step 4
In a wok or large sauté pan set over high heat, add vegetable oil. Once smoking hot, add the chiles and stir-fry until they start to brown in color, 3 minutes. Add ginger and garlic slices and quickly stir with a wooden spoon, about 30 seconds. Add the chicken; stir-fry, 5 minutes. Add the peanuts and toss until well combined. Add the sauce; stir continuously until the chicken is well coated and cooked through.



Step 5
Remove from heat and divide the chicken among 4 warmed serving plates and sprinkle with the sliced green onion. Serve immediately.

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