Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Name: Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil; 1 pound Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 cup Thinly Sliced Red Bell Pepper; 1 cup Frozen Sugar Snap Peas; 3/4 cups Water; 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 2 teaspoons Cornstarch; 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Ginger; 1 teaspoon Sriracha; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cashews

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
1 pound Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
1 whole Onion, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 cup Thinly Sliced Red Bell Pepper
1 cup Frozen Sugar Snap Peas
3/4 cups Water
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Ginger
1 teaspoon Sriracha
2 Tablespoons Chopped Cashews

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Heat sesame oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and cook until done.
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Add in onions, garlic, red pepper and sugar snap peas and cook until they are tender.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, ginger, and sriracha.
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Pour sauce into the pan and bring to a boil for the sauce to thicken.
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Serve with chopped cashews sprinkled on top and with rice.

498

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil, 1 pound Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces, 1 whole Onion, Diced, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Kung Pao 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!

Kung Pao Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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