Traditional Chinese Kung Pao Chicken
A spicy and savory stir-fry with peanuts, bell peppers, and a peanut sauce glaze for a bold flavor profile. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breast, peanuts, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 400g chicken breast
- 100g peanuts
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp sesame oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cut chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and marinate with 2 tbsp soy sauce for 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a wok, heat 1 tsp sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add 100g peanuts and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until toasted. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add 1 tbsp sesame oil to the wok, then stir-fry chicken cubes for 5 minutes until browned. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp chili flakes. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Step 4: Toss in 1 red and 1 green bell pepper, stir-fry for 3 minutes until tender. Return peanuts to the wok and mix well. Serve immediately.
