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Scrumptious Kung Pao Chicken Skillet

Experience a hearty burst of bold flavors with juicy chicken pieces ensconced in a vibrant melange of red and yellow bell peppers, tangy celery, and a bespoke Kung Pao sauce. This dish ends with a textural surprise: the crunch of dry-roasted peanuts along with a refreshing hint of green onions.
4
15 min
TOTAL TIME
493
CALORIES
$2.39
PER SERVING
Scrumptious Kung Pao Chicken Skillet
Ingredients
12 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Fresh Ginger
2 tsp fresh ginger
minced
Red Bell Pepper
1 cup red bell pepper
chopped
Kung Pao Sauce
3/4 cup kung pao sauce
Green Onion
2 whole green onion
sliced
Dry Roasted Peanuts
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
lightly crushed
Vegetable Oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
divided
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
cut into bite-sized pieces
Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Yellow Bell Pepper
1 cup yellow bell pepper
chopped
Fresh Garlic
2 tsp fresh garlic
minced
Celery
1 cup celery
sliced
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
9 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Season the bite-sized chicken pieces with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Set aside.
2
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
3
Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are no longer pink, typically about 4 minutes.
4
Just before removing the chicken from the skillet, stir in half the garlic and half the ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, then transfer the chicken to a clean bowl.
5
In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the remaining garlic and ginger, cooking them for 30 seconds.
6
Stir in the chopped bell peppers and sliced celery. Cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet but leave any accumulated liquid behind.
8
Pour in the Kung Pao sauce, sprinkle lightly crushed roasted peanuts, and stir everything together. Cook until sauce has thickened, around a minute.
9
Turn off the heat, mix in sliced green onions, and serve.
Health Info
Macros
28g
CARBS
28g
FAT
31g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
PEANUTS
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