Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

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Kung Pao Chicken
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Directions:

  1. In a bowl, combine sherry cornstarch, salt and pepper. Add chicken and stir to coat, then stir in 1 tbs of the oil and let stand for 15 minutes to marinate.
  2. Prepare cooking sauce and set aside.
  3. Heat a wok over medium heat. When pan is hot, add 1 tbs of the oil.
  4. Add the whole peppers and peanuts and cook, stirring, until peppers just begin to char. (If peppers become completely black, discard and start again with new peppers and peanuts). Remove from pan and set aside.
  5. Add remaining 2 tbs oil to pan and increase heat to high. When oil begins to heat, Add garlic and ginger. Stir one, then add chicken and stir-fry until chicken is opaque (about 3 minutes). Add peppers , peanuts and onion to pan. Stir cooking sauce, add to pan, and cook, stirring, until sauce bubbles and thickens.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 532.1 Kcal (2228 kJ)
Calories from fat 337.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.52g 58%
Cholesterol 99.77mg 33%
Sodium 1299.16mg 54%
Potassium 622.41mg 13%
Total Carbs 19.26g 6%
Sugars 3.94g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.79g 15%
Protein 31.59g 63%
Vitamin C 55.6mg 93%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 50.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 250 Kcal (1047 kJ)
Calories from fat 158.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.63g 58%
Cholesterol 46.88mg 33%
Sodium 610.39mg 54%
Potassium 292.43mg 13%
Total Carbs 9.05g 6%
Sugars 1.85g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.78g 15%
Protein 14.84g 63%
Vitamin C 26.1mg 93%
Iron 1mg 12%
Calcium 23.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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