Description
Bring the vibrant flavors of your favorite takeout to your kitchen with this quick and easy Panda Express Copycat Kung Pao Chicken Recipe. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy tender chicken stir-fried with crunchy vegetables and peanuts, all coated in a savory, sweet, and spicy sauce. This family-friendly dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, allowing you to customize the spice level to suit your taste. With wholesome ingredients and a satisfying crunch, it’s a healthy alternative to restaurant dining that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb skinless boneless chicken breast (or thigh), diced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ medium zucchini, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 5–6 dried red chilies, chopped
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- Sauce: dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, chicken stock
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with cornstarch, soy sauces, oil, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat; stir-fry the marinated chicken until golden brown.
- Add zucchini, bell pepper, chilies, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl; pour over the cooked chicken and veggies; stir until coated.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg