Hungry Girl Kung Pow Chicken Recipe

Name: Hungry Girl Kung Pow Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed); 1 cup mushroom (cut in chunks); 1 cup bell pepper (cut in chunks red and or or green); 3/4 cup celery (chopped); 3/4 cup onion (chopped); 8 ounces water chestnuts (drained or sliced); 4 tablespoons light soy sauce; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 4 teaspoons splenda no calorie artificial sweetener, granulated; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons dry-roasted unsalted peanuts (chopped); 2 teaspoons garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons red chili sauce (add more for extra spice!); salt; pepper; red pepper flakes, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed)
1 cup mushroom (cut in chunks)
1 cup bell pepper (cut in chunks red and or or green)
3/4 cup celery (chopped)
3/4 cup onion (chopped)
8 ounces water chestnuts (drained or sliced)
4 tablespoons light soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 teaspoons splenda no calorie artificial sweetener, granulated
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons dry-roasted unsalted peanuts (chopped)
2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons red chili sauce (add more for extra spice!)
salt
pepper
red pepper flakes, to taste

1
Begin by combining 2 tablespoons of cold water with soy sauce, vinegar, Splenda, cornstarch and chili sauce -- stir well until all ingredients have dissolved. Set sauce aside.
2
Spray a large pan or wok with nonstick spray, and bring to medium-high heat.
3
Add chicken, mushrooms, bell peppers, celery, onion, garlic and 2 tablespoons of water. Stirring occasionally, cook for about 5 minutes.
4
Once chicken is almost fully cooked but still tender, add peanuts and water chestnuts to the pan or wok.
5
Raise heat to high, give sauce a stir, and add it to the pan/wok as well. Mix entire dish until all ingredients are coated in sauce, and the sauce is hot and thick. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

315

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed), 1 cup mushroom (cut in chunks), 1 cup bell pepper (cut in chunks red and or or green), 3/4 cup celery (chopped), and more.

Yes, Hungry Girl Kung Pow Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hungry Girl Kung Pow Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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