Kung Pao Chicken
high-proteindairy-free

Kung Pao Chicken

⏱️ Prep: 15m🔥 Cook: 15m📊 Total: 30m🎯 Difficulty: easy4.8 (11200 ratings)
💰 Budget Friendly💪 30g+ Protein🎯 P:E Score: 9
10g50g100g
Servings:
1
  • Chicken breast166.7 g
  • Roasted peanuts26.7 g
  • Dried red chilies2.7 pieces
  • Soy sauce1 tbsp
  • Rice vinegar0.7 tbsp
  • Hoisin sauce0.3 tbsp
  • Sugar0.3 tbsp
  • Cornstarch0.7 tbsp
  • Garlic cloves1 cloves
  • Ginger0.3 tsp
  • Sesame oil0.3 tsp
  • Vegetable oil0.7 tbsp
  • Green onions1.3 stalks

💡 Chef Tips

  • Velveting the chicken (marinating with cornstarch) keeps it incredibly tender.
  • Sichuan peppercorns added with the dried chilies give an authentic numbing heat.
  • Cashews or walnuts work as a great substitute for peanuts.