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Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken

A delightful blend of chicken, peanuts, and vegetables coated in a tangy sauce, this Kung Pao Chicken is an easy, gluten-free recipe perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 425

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped into halves
  • 2 dried red chilis optional
  • 2/3 cup roasted cashews or roasted peanuts
  • sesame seeds for garnish, optional
  • chopped green onions for garnish, optional
  • 6 tbsp gluten free tamari
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2-1/2 tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch for sauce
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp fresh minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup water plus more as needed

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch pieces and season with sea salt and black pepper.
  2. In a bowl, combine the 1 tbsp of arrowroot or tapioca starch with the chicken and mix well.
  3. Heat the olive oil or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the coated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the red bell pepper, zucchini, and dried red chilis (if using) to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix the gluten free tamari, hoisin sauce, honey, remaining 2-1/2 tbsp of arrowroot or tapioca starch, red pepper flakes, minced ginger, minced garlic, and water.
  7. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 25gFat: 23g

Notes

This Kung Pao Chicken recipe is versatile; swap chicken for tofu or shrimp as desired.

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