This kung pao chicken is a blend of seared chicken breasts, bell peppers, onions and peanuts, all in a savory and spicy sauce. A remake of the take out classic that’s even better than the restaurant version! Show
I like to recreate my family’s favorite Chinese style foods at home, including egg rolls, hot and sour soup and kung pao chicken. This chicken is so easy to make, and is perfect served over steamed rice. I have been ordering kung pao chicken at my local Chinese restaurant for many years – I love the combination of the tender chicken and crunchy vegetables in spicy sauce. I’ve since learned to make this dish at home, and now instead of picking up the phone to call for take out, I whip up this classic recipe at home in just 30 minutes. What is kung pao chicken?This chicken is a popular Chinese stir fry featuring spicy chilis, savory peanuts and delicious veggies. Kung pao is thought to have come from the Sichuan province in China. Now you can find kung pao in restaurants around the world. You can make this spicy and savory dish at home with this recipe. How do you make kung pao chicken?To make kung pao chicken, cut up some chicken breasts and coat the pieces with corn starch, salt and pepper. Cook the chicken in a pan until it is golden brown. Take the chicken out of the pan and cook the veggies and garlic. When they are done. add the chicken back to the pan with the veggies and toss in the chili peppers and peanuts. Make the sauce and pour it over the chicken and veggies. Once the sauce is thickened, serve the dish. Tips for this recipe
What is the difference between kung pao chicken and General Tso’s chicken?While kung pao and General Tso’s chicken are both delicious spicy and sweet Chinese stir fries, they are very different dishes. General Tso’s chicken is breaded and fried and usually does not contain vegetables. Kung pao chicken is not breaded and is pan cooked with delicious veggies like bell peppers and onions. Unlike General Tso’s chicken, kung pao also features peanuts. Is kung pao chicken bad for you?This type of chicken is one of the healthier Chinese dishes. It is not breaded or deep fried and it has vegetables. This dish also contains vitamins A, B-6 and K. This dish is a good choice to enjoy delicious, traditional Chinese flavors while making healthier food choices. There is no need to get take out when you can make your own hot and fresh chicken stir fry at home. This dish is sure to be a hit with all the Chinese food lovers in your life! More delicious Asian recipes
4.82 from 22 votes Kung Pao ChickenThis kung pao chicken is a blend of seared chicken breasts, bell peppers, onions and peanuts, all in a savory and spicy sauce. A remake of the take out classic that's even better than the restaurant version! Course Main Course Cuisine Asian Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 30 minutes Servings 4 servings Calories 295kcal Author Sara Welch IngredientsFor the stir fry
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