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Kung Pao Chicken with Rice: Discover This Flavorful Recipe!

A flavorful and spicy dish featuring diced chicken, colorful bell peppers, and peanuts served over white rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup unsalted peanuts
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced red and green bell peppers to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and water. Pour this sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to combine.
  5. Add the peanuts and sliced green onions to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated.
  6. Serve the Kung Pao chicken over the cooked white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or add a splash of sriracha sauce.
  • Substitute the chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option, adjusting cooking times as necessary.

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