Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

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Kung Pao Chicken
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
301
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cut the chicken into 1 inch cubes. Place the cubes in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of the rice wine, 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil, and 2 teaspoons of the cornstarch, and toss lightly. Marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes. Blanch the water chestnuts in a pan of boiling water, then refresh in cold water. Drain, pat dry, and cut into thick slices.
  2. Heat a wok over high heat, add 1 teaspoon of the oil and heat until very hot. Stir-fry the spinach, salt, 2 teaspoons of the garlic, and 2 teaspoons of the rice wine, turning constantly, until the spinach is just becoming limp. Remove the spinach from the wok, arrange around the edge of a platter, cover and keep warm.
  3. Reheat the wok over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the oil, and heat until very hot. Stir-fry half the chicken pieces, turning constantly, until the meat is cooked. Remove with a wire sieve or slotted spoon and drain. Repeat with 1 tablespoon of oil and the remaining chicken. Wipe out the pan. Dry-fry the peanuts in the wok or saucepan until browned.
  4. Reheat the wok over high heat, add the remaining oil, and heat until very hot. Stir-fry the spring onion, ginger, remaining garlic, and the chili sauce for 10 seconds, or until fragrant. Add the sliced water chestnuts and stir-fry for 15 seconds, or until heated through. Combine the sugar, black vinegar, chicken stock, and remaining soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil and cornstarch, add to the sauce and simmer until thickened. Add the cooked chicken and the peanuts. Toss lightly to coat with the sauce. Transfer to the center of the platter and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 301.19 Kcal (1261 kJ)
Calories from fat 160.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.78g 27%
Cholesterol 33.75mg 11%
Sodium 913.26mg 38%
Potassium 374.68mg 8%
Total Carbs 19.5g 6%
Sugars 3.2g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.81g 11%
Protein 18.8g 38%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 32.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.48 Kcal (580 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.18g 27%
Cholesterol 15.52mg 11%
Sodium 419.88mg 38%
Potassium 172.26mg 8%
Total Carbs 8.97g 6%
Sugars 1.47g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 11%
Protein 8.65g 38%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 10%
Calcium 15mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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