Crispy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 35 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Crispy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

½ pound chicken tenders

cut into bite-size pieces

1 egg

beaten

1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

3 tablespoons chopped green onion

2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

6 tablespoons soy sauce

6 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

⅓ cup dry roasted peanuts

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 quart of vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or electric skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Toss chicken with beaten egg in a bowl until coated. Place the panko in a shallow dish then drop the egg coated chicken pieces into the panko one at a time and roll to coat; set aside.

Step 3

Deep fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the chicken to drain on a paper towel and keep warm.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir in garlic ginger green onion and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until the garlic and ginger begin to turn golden brown then pour in the soy sauce rice vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in water then stir into the boiling sauce to thicken. Cook and stir until the sauce clears about 45 seconds.

Step 5

Toss the fried chicken with the sauce and peanuts in the wok to serve.

Nutritional Information

Crispy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 1017.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 43.8g 88%

Carbohydrates: 67.8g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 15.8g

Fat: 71.3g 110%

Saturated Fat: 10.7g 54%

Cholesterol: 162.2mg 54%

Vitamin A Iu: 1477.5IU 30%

Niacin Equivalents: 23.3mg 179%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 49%

Vitamin C: 5.1mg 8%

Folate: 66.3mcg 17%

Calcium: 76.3mg 8%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 99.8mg 36%

Potassium: 634.9mg 18%

Sodium: 3270.5mg 131%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 641.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.