January 7, 2022
Kung Pao Chicken
Savory, sweet, and full of ginger, garlic, and peppery flavors, this is a delicious and easy Asian-inspired weeknight favorite.
Servings: 3
Calories: 359kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless, or chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 tablespoons sake Chinese cooking wine, or dry Sherry, optional
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons low sodium gluten-free soy sauce or 1/3 cup coconut aminos
- 4 tablespoons allulose or 1/2 tablespoon monk fruit, powdered, or several drops stevia glycerite, omit if using coconut aminos
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons ginger fresh grated
- 1 teaspoon gelatin
Vegetables
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil divided
- 1 red bell pepper cut into large dice
- 1 green bell pepper cut into large dice
- 1/2 yellow onion cut into large dice
- 3 red chili peppers optional
To Finish
- 1/4 cup peanuts roasted, optional, omit for nut-free
- 2 green onions sliced thin
Instructions
- Combine all chicken ingredients in a bowl and stir to coat evenly. Set aside for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight refrigerated.
- While the chicken marinates, stir together all the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add half the oil and the bell peppers and onion. Cook on high heat until light charred, stirring occasionally, 5-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining half of the oil and the chicken, cooking in a single layer and stirring occasionally until cooked through, about 5-10 minutes total. Add the sauce and cook until reduced and thickened. Stir in the vegetables and chili peppers, if using. Off heat, sprinkle with peanuts and green onions.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.23
Nutrition without peanuts: Calories: 290 cal, Carbs: 11g, Fiber: 2g, Fat: 10g, Protein: 34g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.62
Nutrition Facts
Kung Pao Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
359
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
144
mg
48
%
Sodium
1642
mg
71
%
Potassium
768
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
1506
IU
30
%
Vitamin C
88
mg
107
%
Calcium
60
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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