Kung Pao

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Kung Pao is a classic Chinese dish that is known for its spicy and savory flavors. It originated in the Sichuan province and is typically made with chicken, peanuts, and dried chili peppers. The dish is stir-fried and often includes other ingredients such as bell peppers, onions, and garlic. It is commonly served with rice or noodles.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
35 mins

Recipe Yield 17.65 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 4.41 oz

Ingredients

14.12 oz

Chicken

3.53 oz

Peanuts

0.35 oz

dried chili peppers

7.06 oz

Bell peppers

3.53 oz

onion

0.35 oz

garlic

1.69 fl oz

soy sauce

1.01 fl oz

vinegar

0.35 oz

sugar

0.35 oz

cornstarch

1.01 fl oz

oil

Directions

Marinating

Step 1

Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.

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Stir-frying

Step 2

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add dried chili peppers and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

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Stir-frying

Step 3

Add chicken to the wok and stir-fry until cooked through.

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10 mins
Cook Time
Stir-frying

Step 4

Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

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3 mins
Cook Time
Stir-frying

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch. Add the mixture to the wok and stir-fry for another minute.

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1 mins
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Stir-frying

Step 6

Add peanuts to the wok and stir-fry for another minute.

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Serving

Step 7

Serve hot with rice or noodles.

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Nutrition Facts

Carbs (19.05%)
Protein (38.1%)
Fat (42.85%)

Fat:
10 g (90 kcal)

Protein:
20 g (80 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
10 g (40 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 8.82 kcal 0.44%
Vitamin A 0.441 IU 0.05%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2205 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0882 g 0.08%
Fat 0.441 g 0.32%
Carbohydrates 0.441 g 0.09%
Sodium 22.05 mg 4.41%
Fibers 0.0882 g 0.23%
Sugars 0.1764 g 0%
Protein 0.882 g 1.04%
Vitamin C 2.205 mg 2.45%
Calcium 0.0882 mg 0.02%
Iron 0.3528 mg 0.07%
Potassium 17.64 mg 3.53%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 2.205 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.441 mg 33.92%
Vitamin B12 0.6615 mcg 27.56%
Vitamin E 0.2646 mg 1.76%
Zinc 0.3528 mg 0.07%
Selenium 0.6615 mcg 0.13%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

Recipe Attributes

Cuisines Chinese Indian Japanese Mediterranean Middle Eastern
Course Snacks Salads Main Dishes
Events Game Day
Diet Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Nutritional Content Low Calorie Low Fat High Fiber Low Sodium Sugar-Free High Iron High Calcium
Kitchen Tools Blender Mixer Oven
Meal Type Lunch Dinner Snack
Difficulty Level Medium

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