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Kung Pow Chicken Recipe

Crispy chicken and stir-fried veggies in a tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce. This Kung Pow chicken is packed with flavor and sure to please the whole family!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 4
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds diced chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cups frozen stir fry veggies
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Add your chicken, cornstarch, soy sauce, and stir fry veggies to a large bowl. Use a large spoon or fork to fold the ingredients together until the chicken and veggies are evenly coated.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat for about a minute. Add the chicken mixture and cook until the veggies are tender and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (about 10 minutes). Stir occasionally.
  • Once the chicken is finished cooking, prepare your sauce by combining the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, and sugar in a small pot over medium heat. Use a whisk or fork to stir the ingredients together.
  • Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to form a slurry. Add the slurry to the pot and continue cooking the sauce for about 4 minutes, or until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Add your chicken and veggies to the sauce and fold to combine.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store your leftover Kung pow chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat a serving of leftovers in the microwave for 45-60 seconds, or until hot.
  • You can serve this chicken as is or enjoy it with fried rice, white rice, or noodles.
  • You can usually find a variety of prepackaged stir fry veggies in the freezer section, so feel free to pick your favorite.
  • You can replace the olive oil with vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray. It is important to coat your pan so the chicken does not stick.
  • This Kung pow chicken is great topped with a pinch of red pepper flakes or some freshly diced green onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 2176mg | Potassium: 1103mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4763IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg

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