Kung Pao Chicken is a classic Chinese dish that combines tender chicken, peanuts, and vegetables in a spicy, savory sauce. It's a balance of flavors and textures that is both delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 4 dried red chilies
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 bell pepper diced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Stir until chicken is well coated. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peanuts and dried red chilies, and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken to the wok and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add green onions and bell pepper to the wok, and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg