Kung Pao Chicken
Skip the takeout and make this Kung Pao Chicken at home! Juicy chicken, crisp bell peppers, and a savory-sweet glaze — family-friendly, allergy-safe, and ready in 30 minutes.
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breast - diced (about 1½ lbs)
- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp rice wine vinegar - or lemon juice
For the Sauce
- 3 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp water
For the Stir-Fry
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil - divided
- 1 red bell pepper - diced
- 1 green bell pepper - diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
Optional
- 3 Tbsp peanuts
- Toppings: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, chili flakes, lime wedges.
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice wine vinegar. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let sit 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken (discard marinade) and cook 4–5 minutes, until browned. Remove.
- Add remaining oil, bell peppers, corn, and onion. Sauté 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger powder; stir for 30 seconds.
- Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce, stir, and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- If using peanuts, stir in 3 Tbsp toasted peanuts at the end so they stay crunchy.
- Serve over rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or chili flakes, if desired.
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Notes
- Stir the sauce constantly — it thickens fast.
- Cook over high heat for crisp veggies and juicy chicken.
- Add toasted peanuts at the end if your family eats nuts.
- Doubles easily for meal prep or leftovers.
Storage
- Refrigerate: 4 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze: 2 months; thaw overnight.
- Reheat: Microwave or skillet with a splash of water.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1468mg | Potassium: 608mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1066IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition info is auto-calculated and meant to be an approximation only.
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