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Kung Pao Chicken - Quick & Easy Recipe
Prep: 20 minutes Stir‑Fry Chicken: 20 minutes Vegetables: 3–6 minutes Sauce & Finish: 2–3 minutes Serving: 4 portions
Free
Ingredient
Chicken
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾‑inch cubes
3 tsp cornstarch, divided
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Sauce
2 Tbsp chicken stock
2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp reduced‑sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp oyster sauce
½ tsp Sriracha or 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
Stir‑Fry
2 Tbsp peanut oil, divided
1 small red onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp minced fresh gingerroot
Finish
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
¼ cup dry roasted peanuts
Directions
1. Season the Chicken In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1 tsp cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Set aside to let the seasoning cling.
2. Make the Sauce Place the remaining 2 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir in the chicken stock, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili sauce until smooth.
3. Stir‑Fry the Chicken Heat 1 Tbsp peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat. Stir‑fry the chicken in batches until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
4. Cook the Vegetables Add the remaining 1 Tbsp peanut oil to the skillet. Stir‑fry the red onion and red pepper until crisp‑tender, 2–5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer.
5. Add Sauce & Finish Stir the cornstarch mixture and pour it into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return the chicken to the skillet and heat through. Stir in the cilantro and peanuts just before serving.
Nutrition Facts —
Per Serving
Calories: 330–380 Total Fat: 18–22 g Saturated Fat: 3–4 g Cholesterol: 65–80 mg Sodium: 650–800 mg (hoisin + soy + oyster sauce) Total Carbohydrates: 15–18 g Fiber: 2–3 g Sugars: 7–9 g (hoisin + onion + pepper) Protein: 26–30 g
