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Quick And Easy Kung Pao Chicken For Two Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this surprisingly easy Kung Pao Chicken recipe! Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe uses a clever ketchup-based sauce for a sweet and savory twist on a classic. Perfect for busy weeknights or college students mastering kitchen skills. Adapted from the popular "Help! My Apartment Has a Kitchen" cookbook.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 360 kcal
Protein 71g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Quick And Easy Kung Pao Chicken For Two

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How to Make Quick And Easy Kung Pao Chicken For Two

  1. Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tbsp grated ginger in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Cut 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1/2-inch strips.
  3. Add chicken to the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Wash and chop 2 scallions: trim 1/4 inch from the root end and 2 inches from the green tops. Cut the remaining white and green parts into 1/2-inch pieces.
  5. Wash and prep 1 red bell pepper: remove stem and seeds, then slice into 1/4-inch strips.
  6. Wash 1 cup snow peas, trim ends, and remove strings by snapping 1/4 inch off each end and pulling firmly along each edge.
  7. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat. Add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes and cook for a few seconds.
  8. Add the marinated chicken to the wok and stir-fry for 3 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and white on all sides.
  9. Add the scallions, red bell pepper, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  10. Stir in 1 tbsp orange juice and 1 tbsp ketchup. Heat through.
  11. Add 1/4 cup peanuts (roasted, unsalted). Stir to combine.
  12. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

18g

Carbs

4g

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