Kung Pao Chicken

Fat 16%Carbs 23%Protein 61%
Percent Calories

1 serving of kung pao chicken contains 203 Calories The macronutrient breakdown is 23% carbs, 16% fat, and 61% protein. This is a good source of protein (53% of your Daily Value), potassium (10% of your Daily Value), and vitamin b6 (80% of your Daily Value).

Makes
7 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
18 minutes

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Chop chicken into bite sized pieces. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan combine cornstarch, sesame oil, soy sauce, and water. Give a good whisk making sure all the ingredients are combined.
  3. Add honey and ground ginger, place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  4. In a large skillet (or wok), heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add chili peppers, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns. Sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add chicken pieces and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until browned on all sides.
  5. Add scallions and toss to combine. Stir in the sauce and cook for a further 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce starts to thicken.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped cashews and serve!

Nutrition Facts

For 1 serving of kung pao chicken (200g)

NutrientValue%DV
Calories203
Fats3g 4%
Saturated fats1g 4%
Trans fats0g
Cholesterol95mg 32%
Sodium1158mg 50%
Carbs11g 4%
Net carbs11g
Fiber0.4g 1%
Sugar7g
Protein29g
Calcium17mg 2%
Iron1mg 9%
Potassium472mg 10%
Vitamin D0μg 0%
Vitamins and Minerals
Alpha carotene0μg
Beta carotene85μg
Caffeine0mg
Choline107mg 19%
Copper0.1mg 7%
Fluoride0μg
Folate (B9)21μg 5%
Lycopene0μg
Magnesium39mg 9%
Manganese0mg 2%
Niacin13mg 78%
Pantothenic acid2mg 39%
Phosphorus281mg 40%
Retinol9μg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg 19%
Selenium30μg 54%
Theobromine0mg
Thiamine0.1mg 10%
Vitamin A IU175IU
Vitamin A16μg 2%
Vitamin B120.3μg 12%
Vitamin B61mg 80%
Vitamin C3mg 3%
Vitamin D IU1IU
Vitamin D20μg
Vitamin D30μg
Vitamin E1mg 5%
Vitamin K30μg 25%
Zinc1mg 9%
Sugars
Sugar7g
Sucrose0g
Glucose0g
Fructose0g
Lactose0g
Maltose0g
Galactose0g
Starch0g
Fats
Saturated fats1g 4%
Monounsaturated fats1g
Polyunsaturated fats1g
Trans fats0g
Fatty Acids
Total omega 30g
Total omega 60.4g
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0g
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0g
Amino Acids
Alanine2g
Arginine2g
Aspartic acid3g
Cystine0.3g
Glutamic acid4g
Glycine1g
Histidine1g
Hydroxyproline0g
Isoleucine1g
Leucine2g
Lysine3g
Methionine1g
Phenylalanine1g
Proline1g
Serine1g
Threonine1g
Tryptophan0.4g
Tyrosine1g
Valine2g