Name: Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 pounds); ¼ cup soy sauce divided; 2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or substitute with cooking sherry, divided; 2 tablespoons cornstarch divided; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided; ¼ cup light brown sugar; ¼ cup mirin or rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more as needed; 1 zucchini cut into chunks; 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks; 3-4 green onions sliced; 8-10 dried chiles chiles de árbol; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon garlic; 1 teaspoon sichuan peppercorns; ½ cup peanuts

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

55m

This Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken recipe is a delicious take-out favorite made at home. Tender chicken pieces are stir-fried with zucchini, bell pepper, and a flavorful combination of soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil. Topped with peanuts, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Servings: 6

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4 chicken breasts skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 pounds)

¼ cup soy sauce divided

2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or substitute with cooking sherry, divided

2 tablespoons cornstarch divided

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 tablespoons sesame oil divided

¼ cup light brown sugar

¼ cup mirin or rice vinegar

2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more as needed

1 zucchini cut into chunks

1 red bell pepper cut into chunks

3-4 green onions sliced

8-10 dried chiles chiles de árbol

1 tablespoon fresh ginger

1 tablespoon garlic

1 teaspoon sichuan peppercorns

½ cup peanuts

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

620kcal

31%
Fat

33g

1%
Saturated Fat

4g

0%
Carbohydrates

21g

1%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

9g

0%
Protein

56g

2%
Cholesterol

80mg

4%
Sodium

540mg

27%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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