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Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

A classic Chinese dish with a spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts
  • 4 dried red chilies cut into halves

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoon water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Marinate the chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat the wok over high heat, add vegetable oil. Stir-fry the garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the marinated chicken and cook until it turns white.
  4. 4. Toss in the bell peppers and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  5. 5. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir well. Add the peanuts and cook until the sauce thickens.
  6. 6. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chinese Recipe, Kung Pao Chicken, Spicy Chicken
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