Quick and Easy Kung Pao Chicken for Two

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1
Quick and Easy Kung Pao Chicken for Two
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar ( any kind )
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 boneless chicken breast halves ( about 10 ounces )
2 scallions
1/2 red bell pepper
snow peas ( about a handful )
1 tablespoon corn oil or 1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/4 cup peanuts ( salted or unsalted , but not honey-roasted )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
480
Sugar
8g
Fat
26g
Kung Pao Chicken is a popular Chinese dish that's famous for its spicy and flavorful taste. This Quick and Easy Kung Pao Chicken recipe is perfect for those who love the taste but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. The chicken is marinated in a simple mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and sugar, then stir-fried with vegetables and a spicy sauce made with orange juice, ketchup, and red pepper flakes. Garnished with roasted peanuts, you get the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and salty flavors in every bite. Serve this dish with steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and ground ginger.
2.Cut the chicken breast halves into small bite-sized pieces.
3.Thinly slice the scallions, and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces.
4.Heat the corn or peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add red pepper flakes and stir briefly for a few seconds.
5.Add chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned and almost cooked through.
6.Add the sliced scallions, chopped red bell pepper, and snow peas to the skillet. Continue stir-frying for another 1-2 minutes.
7.Pour in the orange juice and ketchup, and cook for another minute or two until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
8.Serve hot with steamed rice and garnish with peanuts.

PROS

This Quick and Easy Kung Pao Chicken for Two takes less than 30 minutes to make and tastes incredibly delicious.

It’s a perfect dinner for those busy weeknights when you want something fast and tasty.

CONS

This dish may be too spicy for some people, but you can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your liking.

The peanuts in this recipe may trigger allergies in some people.

This recipe only serves two people, so you may need to adjust it if you are feeding more.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Kung Pao Chicken recipe is a healthier version of the traditional Chinese dish as it uses less oil and sugar.
Chicken provides high-quality protein, while the vegetables provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are essential for good health.
Peanuts are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber.

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