Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

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Kung Pao Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Have a heat proof bowl handy.
  2. Line it with a heat proof colander or sieve.
  3. You will cook the chicken in what seems a lot of oil but it gets poured into the sieve allowing any excess to drain off while you finish the dish.
  4. The fire should be on high for the whole cooking process.
  5. Heat a wok to smoking and pour in enough oil to cover the chicken.
  6. When the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken.
  7. Stir until just cooked.
  8. This shouldn't take more than a minute or so.
  9. Carefully pour the contents of the wok into the sieve-lined bowl.
  10. Reheat the wok and pour in 2- 3 T of the oil.
  11. Add the dried chilies and stir them until they're charred.
  12. (Warning: make sure you have your exhaust fan turned on high since the chilies throw off some nasty fumes)!
  13. Stir in the seasonings; when they start to smell strong (about 10- 20 seconds) add the vegetables.
  14. Stir fry until they are cooked but still crispy (a minute or two).
  15. Give the sauce a good stir and pour into the wok.
  16. Stir until it begins to bubble.
  17. Return the chicken and keep stirring to heat through.
  18. Thicken by stirring a little of the binder into the sauce.
  19. (Note: add only a little of the binder at a time to avoid making the sauce gummy).
  20. Stir in a few drops of sesame oil.
  21. Sprinkle the peanuts on top.
  22. Serve immediately on a heated platter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 96.52 Kcal (404 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.06g 9%
Cholesterol 7.9mg 3%
Sodium 288.58mg 12%
Potassium 132.88mg 3%
Total Carbs 5.71g 2%
Sugars 1.12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 4%
Protein 5.16g 10%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 4.8mg 27%
Calcium 13.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 175.07 Kcal (733 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.99g 9%
Cholesterol 14.32mg 3%
Sodium 523.43mg 12%
Potassium 241.01mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.36g 2%
Sugars 2.04g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.85g 4%
Protein 9.36g 10%
Vitamin C 20.7mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 8%
Iron 8.7mg 27%
Calcium 24.5mg 1%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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