Healthier kung pao chicken –Are you ready to whip up a dish that’s quicker than a cheetah on roller skates? If you answered yes, then hold on to your spatula because we’re diving into this Healthier 25 Minute Kung Pao Chicken! It’s so easy that even your cat might become a master chef by the end!
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Just take a look at this scrumptiousness! You know you want to dive into that plate. Can you smell it yet? No? Alright, let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to gather from your kitchen or sneakily borrow from your neighbor’s pantry (just kidding, don’t do that!):
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup unsalted peanuts
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice!)
Instructions
Now that you have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go, let’s jump into the process. Spoiler alert: It’s easier than finding a parking spot during the holidays!
- In a bowl, mix the chicken with soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Let it marinate while you do a little kitchen dance.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until they start to dance around like they’re at a disco.
- Now add the marinated chicken to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Make sure to stir it up, or it might feel left out!
- Add in the chopped bell peppers and peanuts. Stir everything together like a big happy family for another 3-5 minutes. If you’re feeling frisky, toss in those crushed red pepper flakes for an extra kick!
- Finally, garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles. Voilà! You just served up a meal that could make anyone’s taste buds dance!
Now, go forth and create your masterpiece! Remember, if you can’t find guests to impress, there’s always the leftover kung pao chicken and a binge-worthy show waiting for you. Happy cooking!