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Delicious Kung Pao Chicken: A Perfect Blend of Flavors

Kung Pao Chicken

Asian-inspired chicken and colorful vegetables can be served as-is or over rice!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Stir Fry
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 1 people

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast or thigh, cut into 1-inch cubed pieces

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder or chili paste
  • ½ tablespoon water
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated ginger or 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch

Main Dish Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup finely chopped broccoli
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 whole green onion finely sliced
  • Cooked rice optional

Instructions
 

  • Place mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch in a large, zippered bag. Add chicken and toss to coat. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, chili powder, water, ginger, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Heat ½ tablespoon of oil in a skillet and swirl it around. Add peanuts and red pepper flakes and cook them until they are lightly browned. Transfer these to a bowl.
  • Add remaining oil to the skillet and saute the peppers, broccoli, and garlic for about a minute. Add to the bowl with peanuts.
  • Remove chicken from marinade (discard leftover marinade) and fry in the skillet until cooked through (about 2 minutes). Add green onions.
  • Return the peanuts and vegetable mixture to the skillet with the sauce and simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Serve Kung Pao Chicken over a bed of steaming rice if desired.

Notes

This recipe is in our cookbook, “Cooking for One – Not an Army,” along with other favorite recipes. It’s made for one, but you can easily double this recipe for company or leftovers! If you didn’t get a copy yet, our book is on Amazon right here!
NUTRITION: 
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 966mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg 
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. 
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