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Easy Ground Kung Pao Chicken Recipe Ready in 20 Minutes

Easy Ground Kung Pao Chicken Recipe Ready in 20 Minutes

This Easy Ground Kung Pao Chicken Recipe Ready in 20 Minutes is a quick and delicious dish that delivers restaurant-quality results.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 355
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 1 whole red bell pepper minced
  • 1 large zucchini minced
  • 1/4 cup green onion diced, white part only, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground garlic
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cooking wine (white wine recommended)
  • 2.5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 ounces dry roasted peanuts crushed for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced red bell pepper, minced zucchini, and diced green onion to the skillet. Stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in ground ginger, ground garlic, crushed red pepper, sesame oil, cooking wine, and soy sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in cornstarch mixed with water and cook until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with crushed dry roasted peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 26gFat: 25g

Notes

This recipe is versatile; swap ingredients and adjust to your taste. Excellent for meal prep and weeknight dinners.

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