Kung Pao Peanut Chicken Recipe

Name: Kung Pao Peanut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger, Peeled; 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled; 1/2 cups Creamy Natural Peanut Butter; 3 Tablespoons Low-Sodium Tamari Or Soy Sauce; 1 Lime, Zest And Juice; 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar Or Molasses; 1 dash Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth Or Water, Or More If Needed; 2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil; 1- 1/2 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, Cubed; 1 Tablespoon Crushed Sichuan Peppercorns Or Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 5 whole Dried Thai Chilies, Chopped (optional); 3 cups Vegetables, Chopped (bell Pepper Strips, Broccoli, Sugar Snap Peas, Zucchini); 2 cups Cooked Rice Noodles Or Rice, Amount As Desired For Serving; Green Onions, Dry Roasted Peanuts, Cilantro (for Garnish)

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger, Peeled
2 cloves Garlic, Peeled
1/2 cups Creamy Natural Peanut Butter
3 Tablespoons Low-Sodium Tamari Or Soy Sauce
1 Lime, Zest And Juice
1 teaspoon Brown Sugar Or Molasses
1 dash Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth Or Water, Or More If Needed
2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil
1- 1/2 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, Cubed
1 Tablespoon Crushed Sichuan Peppercorns Or Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
5 whole Dried Thai Chilies, Chopped (optional)
3 cups Vegetables, Chopped (bell Pepper Strips, Broccoli, Sugar Snap Peas, Zucchini)
2 cups Cooked Rice Noodles Or Rice, Amount As Desired For Serving
Green Onions, Dry Roasted Peanuts, Cilantro (for Garnish)

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Combine sauce ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
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Taste and adjust seasoning or liquid, if necessary.
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Set aside.
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Heat oil to medium high in a wok or large skillet.
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Add cubed chicken and saute 2-3 minutes, until its starting to brown.
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Add pepper flakes and Thai chilies and saute for 30 seconds.
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Add vegetables and stir fry until veggies start to soften and brown, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add sauce to the pan and allow to simmer 2-3 minutes, until thick, stirring frequently.
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Serve stir fry over noodles or rice and garnish with green onion, peanuts and cilantro.

790

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger, Peeled, 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled, 1/2 cups Creamy Natural Peanut Butter, 3 Tablespoons Low-Sodium Tamari Or Soy Sauce, and more.

Yes, Kung Pao Peanut 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.

Kung Pao Peanut Chicken

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