Kung Pao Chicken with Broccoli

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 4
Spicy Kung Pao Chicken with Broccoli Recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon sugar
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves , cubed
4 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
5 green onions , chopped ( both white and green )
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
3 cups small broccoli florets
1/2 cup salted peanuts
freshly steamed rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
400
Sugar
6g
Fat
25g
Kung Pao Chicken with Broccoli is a Chinese-American stir-fry dish that has become popular all over the world. The dish is made with cubed chicken, peanuts, dried red pepper flakes, green onions, ginger and garlic, and is tossed with broccoli florets to create a healthy, balanced main course. The dish gets its spiciness from the dried red pepper flakes, and its sweetness from the sugar and soy sauce. It is a favourite dish among Chinese food lovers and is the perfect choice for a quick and easy meal that is also healthy and delicious.

Instructions

1.In a small mixing bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, cornstarch, dry sherry and sugar. Set it aside.
2.Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add cubed chicken, stir fry until browned and cooked through. Take out of the wok and set it aside.
3.Next, add the dried red pepper flakes, green onions, garlic, and ginger to the wok. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
4.Then, add broccoli to the wok and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until the broccoli is tender but still crisp.
5.Return the chicken to the wok, add salted peanuts and sauce mixture. Stir-fry until everything is well combined and the sauce has thickened.
6.Serve hot with freshly steamed rice.

PROS

This Kung Pao Chicken with Broccoli recipe is a quick and easy stir-fry that is perfect for weekday dinners.

It is packed with veggies, lean protein and healthy fats.

The preparation time is minimal, and the recipe itself is simple enough for novice cooks.

The spicy and savoury flavour is unique and delicious.

CONS

The dish is high in sodium and fat, which is mostly from the peanuts, but using low sodium soy sauce and a small quantity of peanuts can help decrease the sodium and fat content of the recipe.

This recipe may not be ideal for people who cannot handle spicy food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
It contains sulforaphane, which has been shown to have potent anti-cancer properties.
Chicken contains a complete source of protein.
The peanuts in this recipe provide healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that contribute to good health.

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