Kung Pao Chicken
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
- Chop chicken into bite sized pieces. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan combine cornstarch, sesame oil, soy sauce, and water. Give a good whisk making sure all the ingredients are combined.
- Add honey and ground ginger, place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sprinkle with chopped cashews and serve!
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of kung pao chicken (200g)
Nutrient | Value | %DV |
---|---|---|
Calories | 203 | |
Fats | 3g | 4% |
Saturated fats | 1g | 4% |
Trans fats | 0g | |
Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
Sodium | 1158mg | 50% |
Carbs | 11g | 4% |
Net carbs | 11g | |
Fiber | 0.4g | 1% |
Sugar | 7g | |
Protein | 29g | |
Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
Iron | 1mg | 9% |
Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
Vitamins and Minerals | ||
Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
Beta carotene | 85μg | |
Caffeine | 0mg | |
Choline | 107mg | 19% |
Copper | 0.1mg | 7% |
Fluoride | 0μg | |
Folate (B9) | 21μg | 5% |
Lycopene | 0μg | |
Magnesium | 39mg | 9% |
Manganese | 0mg | 2% |
Niacin | 13mg | 78% |
Pantothenic acid | 2mg | 39% |
Phosphorus | 281mg | 40% |
Retinol | 9μg | |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 19% |
Selenium | 30μg | 54% |
Theobromine | 0mg | |
Thiamine | 0.1mg | 10% |
Vitamin A IU | 175IU | |
Vitamin A | 16μg | 2% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3μg | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 80% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
Vitamin D IU | 1IU | |
Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 30μg | 25% |
Zinc | 1mg | 9% |
Sugars | ||
Sugar | 7g | |
Sucrose | 0g | |
Glucose | 0g | |
Fructose | 0g | |
Lactose | 0g | |
Maltose | 0g | |
Galactose | 0g | |
Starch | 0g | |
Fats | ||
Saturated fats | 1g | 4% |
Monounsaturated fats | 1g | |
Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
Trans fats | 0g | |
Fatty Acids | ||
Total omega 3 | 0g | |
Total omega 6 | 0.4g | |
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
Amino Acids | ||
Alanine | 2g | |
Arginine | 2g | |
Aspartic acid | 3g | |
Cystine | 0.3g | |
Glutamic acid | 4g | |
Glycine | 1g | |
Histidine | 1g | |
Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
Isoleucine | 1g | |
Leucine | 2g | |
Lysine | 3g | |
Methionine | 1g | |
Phenylalanine | 1g | |
Proline | 1g | |
Serine | 1g | |
Threonine | 1g | |
Tryptophan | 0.4g | |
Tyrosine | 1g | |
Valine | 2g |