Description
Kung Pao Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and colorful vegetables in a spicy, savory sauce. This recipe is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, each bowl bursts with flavor, making it an unforgettable meal that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp Szechuan peppercorns, crushed
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup peanuts
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and crushed Szechuan peppercorns until well combined.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces; cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add vegetables: Stir in diced onions and bell peppers; cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened yet crunchy.
- Combine: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and veggies; stir until everything is well-coated and bubbly (about 2-3 minutes).
- Finish: Sprinkle chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg