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Kung Pao Chicken

Name: Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4, 4 servings
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (or chicken thighs or tenders)); 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (divided); 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar (divided); 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil (divided (toasted or untoasted)); 3 teaspoons cornstarch (divided); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (use more or less to taste); 2 tablespoons canola oil (or grapeseed or avocado oil); 1 large bell pepper (diced into 1/4-inch pieces); 1 medium yellow onion (diced into 1/4-inch pieces); 2 celery stalks (diced into 1/4-inch pieces); 1/2 cup peanuts or cashews (optional); 3 garlic cloves (minced (about 1 tablespoon)); 1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger (from about a 1-inch piece); 3 green onions (thinly sliced, white and green parts separated (about 1/2 cup)); Cooked brown rice for serving

NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK

CAL 27%·PRO 91%

CARBS 63G47% OF CAL

5G FIBER53G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 14G24% OF CAL

1G SAT13G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Stir-fried chicken with cashews, peppers, and onion in a sweet, salty, and spicy sauce. Bold restaurant-quality flavors made with accessible ingredients.

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Ingredients

serves 4

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (or chicken thighs or tenders))
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (divided)
2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar (divided)
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil (divided (toasted or untoasted))
3 teaspoons cornstarch (divided)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (use more or less to taste)
2 tablespoons canola oil (or grapeseed or avocado oil)
1 large bell pepper (diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
1 medium yellow onion (diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
2 celery stalks (diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
1/2 cup peanuts or cashews (optional)
3 garlic cloves (minced (about 1 tablespoon))
1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger (from about a 1-inch piece)
3 green onions (thinly sliced, white and green parts separated (about 1/2 cup))
Cooked brown rice for serving

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 40M

CAL 27%·PRO 91%

CARBS 63G47% OF CAL

5G FIBER53G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 14G24% OF CAL

1G SAT13G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 10m
Cook: 10m
Sodium: 606mg
Total sugar: 5g

Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 795mg
Calcium: 61mg
Iron: 2mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 10M
SODIUM: 606MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Kung Pao Chicken

Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

At a glance