Easy Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
This Kung Pao Chicken recipe is easy to make and tastes just like the version from Panda Express. It's a delicious blend of tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and spicy sauce.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup bell peppers chopped
- 1 cup zucchini sliced
- 1 cup roasted peanuts unsalted
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes add more for extra spice
- 2 tbsp green onions chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, the hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Toss to coat well and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, add the bell peppers, zucchini, and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, roasted peanuts, and sesame oil. Stir to coat everything in the sauce.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are heated through. Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of spice to your preference by increasing or decreasing the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.