Name: Kung Pao Chicken with Bell Peppers
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce plus 1 Tbsp., divided; 1 teaspoon dry sherry plus 1 Tbsp., divided; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted chicken broth; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce (see Tips); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 3 slices fresh ginger, peeled and smashed (see Tips); 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares; 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Kung Pao Chicken with Bell Peppers

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Here's an easy chicken recipe you'll definitely want to add to your dinner repertoire. A quick marinade tenderizes the chicken and infuses flavor in this stir fry. Adding a little oil to finish the marinade coats the chicken and helps keep it from sticking to the pan.

Grace Young

Updated on July 22, 2019

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce plus 1 Tbsp., divided
1 teaspoon dry sherry plus 1 Tbsp., divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons unsalted chicken broth
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce (see Tips)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 slices fresh ginger, peeled and smashed (see Tips)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Directions

Combine chicken, 2 tsp. soy sauce, 1 tsp. sherry, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Stir until the cornstarch is no longer visible. Add sesame oil and stir until the chicken is lightly coated.
Combine broth, vinegar, chile-garlic sauce, and the remaining 1 Tbsp. soy sauce and 1 Tbsp. sherry in a small bowl. Set aside.
Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed carbon-steel wok (or a 12-inch stainless-steel skillet) over high heat until a drop of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Swirl in 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil. Add ginger; stir-fry until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Push the ginger slices to the sides and add the chicken in an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until it begins to brown, about 1 minute. Using a metal spatula, stir-fry the chicken until lightly browned but not cooked through, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate.
Swirl in the remaining 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil. Add bell peppers; stir-fry for 1 minute. Return the chicken to the pan along with the reserved sauce; season with salt and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle with peanuts.

Tips

Tips: You can find chile-garlic sauce in the Asian-foods aisle of most major grocery stores. It is a red sauce often sold in a clear plastic jar. If you can't find it, you can add 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper and 1 tsp. minced garlic with the ginger in Step 3.

A slice of ginger is about the size of a quarter. You can smash it with the side of a chef's knife or with the bottom of a small pot or pan.

Equipment: 14-inch flat-bottomed carbon-steel wok or 12-inch stainless-steel skillet

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

264	Calories
14g	Fat
7g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 264
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 25g	50%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Vitamin A 1107IU	22%
Vitamin C 62mg	69%
Folate 26mcg	6%
Sodium 459mg	20%
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 41mg	10%
Potassium 477mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.