Description
A healthier version of the classic Kung Pao Chicken, packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and broccoli. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanuts before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Serve with brown rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy Kung Pao Chicken, Guilt-Free Meal, Low Calorie Recipe