Lightened-Up Kung Pao Chicken
Lightened-Up Kung Pao Chicken brings a balanced heat with smoky dried chiles, nutty sesame undertones, and juicy bites of tender chicken. Crisp bok choy and green onions add freshness, while roasted peanuts lend crunch, all over hearty brown rice. It’s a weeknight-friendly stir-fry perfect for a quick Dinner when you want bold flavor without feeling heavy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
In a bowl, mix 2 teaspoons soy sauce, the sherry, and sesame oil. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
- 2
Cover and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, combine the water, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and the remaining 3 teaspoons soy sauce; set aside.
- 4
Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Stir-fry the chicken until almost cooked through, about 5 minutes, then remove it.
- 6
Add the chile peppers, green onions, and the remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil to the skillet; stir-fry for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the bok choy and ginger; stir-fry for 1 minute more.
- 8
Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the soy sauce mixture; cook until it is bubbling.
- 9
Sprinkle with peanuts and serve with rice.
- Calories 568.54 kcal High
- Protein 34.07 g Good Source
- Carbs 74.58 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.85 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.21 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 91.84 mg High
- Sodium 674.88 mg High
- Fiber 6.0 g Good Source
- Sugar 4.27 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.48 g Low Source
- Calcium 24.73 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.5 mg Moderate
- Potassium 550.36 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 69.17 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 198.65 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Lightened Up Kung Pao Chicken is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bok Choy, Brown Rice, Canola Oil, and Cooking Sherry. Each serving provides about 568.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lightened-Up Kung Pao Chicken?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Lightened-Up Kung Pao Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Bok Choy, Brown Rice, Canola Oil, Cooking Sherry, Cornstarch. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Lightened-Up Kung Pao Chicken?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lightened-Up Kung Pao Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 568.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lightened-Up Kung Pao Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 9 steps.
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