The Recipe Critic · by Alyssa Rivers★ 5.0 (31)
Skinny Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken
NUTRITION · PER SERVING205M COOK
CAL 16%·PRO 52%
CARBS 22G27% OF CAL
1G FIBER12G SUGAR9G OTHER
FAT 16G44% OF CAL
3G SAT13G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Chicken breast in a sweet and spicy sauce with bell peppers, zucchini, and crunchy cashews. Made in the slow cooker, this healthier kung pao alternative is far better than takeout.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 ¼ pounds cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts pieces (cut into bite-sized chunks)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large chopped red bell pepper
- 1 medium chopped zucchini
- ⅔ cup roasted cashews (or roasted peanuts)
- **4-6 dried red chili peppers (found in Asian supermarkets or the International section- see NOTE)
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch ( or arrowroot powder)
- 2 tablespoons water
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 205M
CAL 16%·PRO 52%
CARBS 22G27% OF CAL
1G FIBER12G SUGAR9G OTHER
FAT 16G44% OF CAL
3G 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
- 15m
- Cook
- 3h 10m
- Sodium
- 966mg
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 541mg
- Calcium
- 22mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 966MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.