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Kung Pao Chicken Stir Fry

Kung Pao Chicken Stir Fry

Enjoy a delicious and spicy Kung Pao Chicken Stir Fry, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breast diced (about 1½ lbs)
  • 4 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or lemon juice

For the Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon water

For the Stir-Fry

  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil divided
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • ½ cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder

Optional

  • 3 tablespoon peanuts
  • Toppings sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, chili flakes, lime wedges.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice wine vinegar. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let sit 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken (discard marinade) and cook 4-5 minutes, until browned. Remove.
  • Add remaining oil, bell peppers, corn, and onion. Sauté 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger powder; stir for 30 seconds.
  • Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce, stir, and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened.
  • If using peanuts, stir in 3 tablespoon toasted peanuts at the end so they stay crunchy.
  • Serve over rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or chili flakes, if desired.

Notes

Stir the sauce constantly - it thickens fast. Cook over high heat for crisp veggies and juicy chicken. Add toasted peanuts at the end if your family eats nuts. Doubles easily for meal prep or leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 1468mgPotassium: 608mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1066IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Asian cuisine, chicken recipe, Kung Pao Chicken, quick dinner, spicy chicken, stir fry
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