Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Kung Pao Chicken Recipe). Spicy chicken with peanuts, similar to what is served in Chinese restaurants. It is easy to make, and you can be as sloppy with the measurements as you want. They reduce to a nice, thick sauce. Substitute cashews for peanuts, or bamboo shoots for the water chestnuts. You can't go wrong! Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks

2 tablespoons white wine

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons sesame oil

divided

2 tablespoons cornstarch

dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

1 ounce hot chile paste

1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

2 teaspoons brown sugar

4 green onions

chopped

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts

4 ounces chopped peanuts

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

To Make Marinade: Combine 1 tablespoon wine 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture and mix together. Place chicken pieces in a glass dish or bowl and add marinade. Toss to coat. Cover dish and place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Step 2

To Make Sauce: In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon wine 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture chili paste vinegar and sugar. Mix together and add green onion garlic water chestnuts and peanuts. In a medium skillet heat sauce slowly until aromatic.

Step 3

Meanwhile remove chicken from marinade and saute in a large skillet until meat is white and juices run clear. When sauce is aromatic add sauteed chicken to it and let simmer together until sauce thickens.

Nutritional Information

Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 436.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.4g 69%

Carbohydrates: 25.3g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 4.2g 17%

Sugars: 6.8g

Fat: 23.3g 36%

Saturated Fat: 3.8g 19%

Cholesterol: 65.9mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 173.6IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 23.4mg 180%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 52%

Vitamin C: 5.6mg 9%

Folate: 59.9mcg 15%

Calcium: 48.7mg 5%

Iron: 2.4mg 14%

Magnesium: 92.6mg 33%

Potassium: 620.6mg 17%

Sodium: 595.6mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 209.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.