Better Than Takeout Kung Pao Chicken: An Easy Stir Fry Delight
Experience the delicious flavors of homemade Kung Pao Chicken that rival your favorite takeout dish with this easy stir fry recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch with some water.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well to combine.
- Add the peanuts and cook for another minute before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best served hot with steamed rice.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Kung Pao Chicken, Easy Stir Fry, Better Than Takeout