Chinese Kung Pao Chicken recipe, Chinese, Main Courses

Chinese Kung Pao Chicken

By Sam ยท Recently updated

Spicy Sichuan stir-fried chicken with crunchy roasted peanuts, dried red chilis, and Sichuan peppercorns.

One serving of Chinese Kung Pao Chicken has about 506 calories, 63g protein, 16g carbs and 22g fat, and takes about 20 minutes to make. Get the full nutrition breakdown with Rasora AI.

ChineseMain CoursesContains GlutenContains MeatContains NutsContains Onion
20 min
Total
4
Servings
506
Calories
63g
Protein
16g
Carbs
22g
Fat

Nutrition and dietary/allergen info is calculated automatically and may contain mistakes โ€” always check the ingredients yourself. Not medical or dietary advice.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 6 whole dry red chili pepper
  • 1 tsp sichuan peppercorn
  • 0.5 cup roasted peanut
  • 2 whole green onion

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss chicken cubes with 1 tbsp soy sauce and cornstarch.

  2. 2

    Whisk remaining soy sauce, dark soy, rice vinegar, sugar, and 2 tbsp water for the sauce.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry dried chilis and Sichuan peppercorns for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add chicken and stir-fry for 5 mins. Pour sauce over chicken.

  5. 5

    Stir in roasted peanuts and green onions. Cook for 1 min and serve with rice.

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