Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of homemade Kung Pao Chicken, a spicy stir-fry that combines tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and colorful vegetables for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 4 dried red chilies (adjust for spice preference)
- 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop vegetables.
- Create the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or sugar, and cornstarch mixture in a bowl until smooth.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook diced chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add bell peppers and dried red chilies to the skillet; stir-fry until vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Pour in the prepared sauce, stirring quickly until everything is well-coated and the sauce thickens.
- Fold in roasted peanuts just before serving for added crunch.
- Serve over fluffy rice or noodles to enjoy every bit of deliciousness!
Notes
- Customize your dish by swapping peanuts for cashews or adding extra vegetables like snap peas or broccoli.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg