Pantry Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Name: Pantry Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into 1/2-inch cubes) or 1 lb chicken thigh (cut into 1/2-inch cubes); 3 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 onion (cut up into 1/2-inch pieces); 10 red chili peppers (cut into 1/2-inch chunks); 1 medium zucchini (cut into 1/2-inch chunks); 2 yellow squash (cut into 1/2-inch chunks); 5 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon of minced garlic; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 tablespoon wine, cooler (or sherry if you happen to have that lol..); 1 Splenda quick pack; 1 cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken breasts (cut into 1/2-inch cubes) or 1 lb chicken thigh (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1 onion (cut up into 1/2-inch pieces)
10 red chili peppers (cut into 1/2-inch chunks)
1 medium zucchini (cut into 1/2-inch chunks)
2 yellow squash (cut into 1/2-inch chunks)
5 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon wine, cooler (or sherry if you happen to have that lol..)
1 Splenda quick pack
1 cooking spray

1
Cut up chicken and veggies.
2
Place chicken and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and mix around until coated, set aside.
3
Mix 1 tablespoon of water and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch until cornstarch dissolves, set aside.
4
Mix 4 tablespoons of water, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and splenda, set aside.
5
Spray pan with cooking spray and add garlic, ginger, pepper flakes until garlic starts to darken and carmelize a bit.
6
Add chicken to the pan.
7
Spray mixture/pan with cooking spray when chicken is about halfway cooked and add veggies.
8
When chicken is cooked and veggies are nice and tender add vinegar and wine cooler.
9
After a minute or so add soy sauce mixture and bring it to a boil.
10
Add the cornstarch and water mixture to thicken it up.
11
Serve with brown or white rice or just enjoy.

300

kcal

Calories

Fat

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: 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into 1/2-inch cubes) or 1 lb chicken thigh (cut into 1/2-inch cubes), 3 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 onion (cut up into 1/2-inch pieces), 10 red chili peppers (cut into 1/2-inch chunks), and more.

Yes, Pantry 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.

Pantry Kung Pao Chicken

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