Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Kung Pao Chicken with Rice, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and a spicy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, offering a burst of flavor that will impress anyone! Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for an authentic touch, and enjoy each bite as it transports you to your favorite Chinese restaurant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups steamed jasmine rice
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and dicing the bell peppers.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and bell peppers; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve generously over steamed jasmine rice and top with roasted peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg