Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

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Kung Pao Chicken
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Marinade-in a bowl combine soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch and oil; stir well into a smooth sauce.
  2. Add chicken, stirring to coat evenly.
  3. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
  4. Sauce-in a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sherry, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir well into a smooth sauce; set aside.
  5. Heat a wok or a large deep skillet over high heat.
  6. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  7. Add chilies and peppercorns, if using, and toss well.
  8. Add chicken mixture and spread into a single layer.
  9. Cook, undisturbed, until edges turn white, about 1 minute.
  10. Toss well; add garlic, ginger and green onions.
  11. Cook, tossing occasionally, until chicken has changed color, 1-2 minutes.
  12. Stir sauce and add to pan.
  13. Cook, tossing often, until sauce thickens and coats everything and chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute more.
  14. Add peanuts and sesame oil and toss once more.
  15. Transfer to a serving plate; serve hot or warm.
  16. May serve with hot cooked rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 457.31 Kcal (1915 kJ)
Calories from fat 222.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.73g 38%
Cholesterol 50.18mg 17%
Sodium 1493.25mg 62%
Potassium 1113.86mg 24%
Total Carbs 34.59g 12%
Sugars 20.09g 80%
Dietary Fiber 9.13g 37%
Protein 26.67g 53%
Vitamin C 154.5mg 257%
Iron 4.6mg 25%
Calcium 168.7mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.06 Kcal (398 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.14g 38%
Cholesterol 10.43mg 17%
Sodium 310.4mg 62%
Potassium 231.54mg 24%
Total Carbs 7.19g 12%
Sugars 4.18g 80%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 37%
Protein 5.54g 53%
Vitamin C 32.1mg 257%
Iron 1mg 25%
Calcium 35.1mg 17%

* 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

  • 10.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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