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By Carlee LaRue

Healthy Kung Pao Chicken

Name: Healthy Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1.33 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped; 4 tsp sesame oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp. ginger, minced; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 red pepper, chopped; 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos); 1.5 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste); 1 tbsp honey (adjust to taste); 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped (use cashews for Paleo); 2 green onions, chopped

4 steps

Prep:10minCook:15min

Never miss take out again with this quick, easy, and super delicious homemade Kung Pao Chicken that is actually good for you! Paleo, low carb, Whole30 friendly.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:08:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories306.1 kcal (15%)

Total Fat12.4 g (18%)

Carbs10.9 g (4%)

Sugars7.3 g (8%)

Protein37.3 g (75%)

Sodium513 mg (26%)

Fiber2 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1.33 lbsboneless skinless chicken breast

4 tspsesame oil

1 tspginger minced

2 Tbsplow sodium soy sauce

1 Tbsphoney

½ tsppepper

¼ cuppeanuts

chopped, use cashews for paleo

2green onions

chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Marinate chicken. Add half of the sesame oil to the pan. Add the chicken, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 5-7 minutes until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Frying Pan

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boneless skinless chicken breast1.33 lbs

sesame oil4 tsp

garlic cloves2

ginger minced1 tsp

Step 2

2 Add the remaining sesame oil to the pan. Add the celery and red pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender crisp.

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Frying Pan

sesame oil4 tsp

celery ribs2

red pepper1

Step 3

3 Meanwhile stir together the soy sauce, Sriracha, honey, and pepper.

Bowl

low sodium soy sauce2 Tbsp

sriracha1 ½ Tbsp

honey1 Tbsp

pepper½ tsp

Step 4

4 Add the chicken back to the pan and add the stir fry sauce and peanuts. Cook for 1-2 minutes so the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes so sauce can further thicken. Top with green onions.

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