Best 6 Hungry Girl Kung Pow Chicken Recipes

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Hungry Girl Kung Pow Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. This recipe is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of sweet, savory, and spicy ingredients. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, as it includes a variety of colorful and nutritious veggies. If you are looking for a tasty and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied, then this Hungry Girl Kung Pow Chicken recipe is the perfect choice for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KUNG PAO CHICKEN



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When I was growing up, whenever my family would order from our favorite Chinese restaurant, we'd order the same things: many orders of pot stickers and kung pao chicken, hold the peanuts (because my mom is allergic!). Even as a picky eater, I loved how saucy and flavorful the kung pao chicken was. Every single time we ordered it, my older sister would pick out a dried chile with her fingers, hold it in my face, and try to convince me to eat this "dehydrated carrot." I never fell for it!

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cloves garlic
One 2-inch piece ginger
2 tablespoons neutral oil
2 to 3 dried red chile peppers
1/2 pound green beans or Chinese long beans, sliced on a diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1/2 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced on a diagonal
1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn powder or crushed black peppercorns and coriander seeds
1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, plus more for garnish
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together the cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar in a medium bowl. Add the chicken, then toss to coat and let marinate at room temperature, 20 minutes.
  • Combine the hoisin, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons rice vinegar and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Grate the garlic and ginger into the sauce. Stir and set aside.
  • Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then add the chicken. Stir-fry until browned on the outside, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chiles, green beans, red pepper, scallions whites, Sichuan peppercorn powder and peanuts. Stir-fry until fragrant and the veggies are crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the sauce and simmer until thickened slightly and the chicken is completely cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Garnish with the scallion greens and additional peanuts. Serve with the rice.

KUNG PAO CHICKEN



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Spicy chicken with peanuts, similar to what is served in Chinese restaurants. It is easy to make, and you can be as sloppy with the measurements as you want. They reduce to a nice, thick sauce. Substitute cashews for peanuts, or bamboo shoots for the water chestnuts. You can't go wrong! Enjoy!

Provided by Arlena

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1 ounce hot chile paste
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
4 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
4 ounces chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • To Make Marinade: Combine 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture and mix together. Place chicken pieces in a glass dish or bowl and add marinade. Toss to coat. Cover dish and place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  • To Make Sauce: In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture, chili paste, vinegar and sugar. Mix together and add green onion, garlic, water chestnuts and peanuts. In a medium skillet, heat sauce slowly until aromatic.
  • Meanwhile, remove chicken from marinade and saute in a large skillet until meat is white and juices run clear. When sauce is aromatic, add sauteed chicken to it and let simmer together until sauce thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 595.6 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

HUNGRYGIRL'S KUNG POW CHICKEN



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From a HG newsletter 10/9/07 - light version of a classic chinese dish. Remember - this is without rice!!

Categories     Poultry     Asian     Asian Poultry     Low Fat     Low Fat Poultry     Dinner     Poultry Dinner

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients:
8 oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast; cubed
3/4 cup mushroom chunks
3/4 cup bell pepper chunks (red and/or green)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup sliced & halved canned water chestnuts
2 tbsp. reduced-sodium/light soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp. rice vinegar
2 tsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetene r, granulated
1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. chopped dry-roasted unsalted peanuts (5 or so nuts?)
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. red chili sauce (add more for extra spice!)
salt, pepper and red pepper flakes; to taste

Steps:

  • Begin by combining 2 tbsp. of cold water with soy sauce, vinegar, Splenda, cornstarch and chili sauce -- stir well until all ingredients have dissolved. Set sauce aside.
  • Spray a large pan or wok with nonstick spray, and bring to medium-high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, bell peppers, celery, onion, garlic and 2 tbsp. of water. Stirring occasionally, cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Once chicken is almost fully cooked but still tender, add peanuts and water chestnuts to the pan or wok. Raise heat to high, give sauce a stir, and add it to the pan/wok as well.
  • Mix entire dish until all ingredients are coated in sauce, and the sauce is hot and thick. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Enjoy! MAKES 2 SERVINGS.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe 2 Amount Per Serving Calories

HUNGRY GIRL KUNG POW CHICKEN



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Make and share this Hungry Girl Kung Pow Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsSally

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed)
1 cup mushroom (cut in chunks)
1 cup bell pepper (cut in chunks red and or or green)
3/4 cup celery (chopped)
3/4 cup onion (chopped)
8 ounces water chestnuts (drained or sliced)
4 tablespoons light soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 teaspoons splenda no calorie artificial sweetener, granulated
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons dry-roasted unsalted peanuts (chopped)
2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons red chili sauce (add more for extra spice!)
salt
pepper
red pepper flakes, to taste

Steps:

  • Begin by combining 2 tablespoons of cold water with soy sauce, vinegar, Splenda, cornstarch and chili sauce -- stir well until all ingredients have dissolved. Set sauce aside.
  • Spray a large pan or wok with nonstick spray, and bring to medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken, mushrooms, bell peppers, celery, onion, garlic and 2 tablespoons of water. Stirring occasionally, cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Once chicken is almost fully cooked but still tender, add peanuts and water chestnuts to the pan or wok.
  • Raise heat to high, give sauce a stir, and add it to the pan/wok as well. Mix entire dish until all ingredients are coated in sauce, and the sauce is hot and thick. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

KUNG PAO CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 dried red chiles remove stems and cut in halves
1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced, smashed
1 garlic, smashed
1 green onion, cut the white part into 1/2 -inch pieces, julienne the green parts
1/4 cup deep-fried peanuts
2 tablespoons chicken stock plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed together to make slurry

Steps:

  • Marinade: In a non-reactive bowl, prepare the marinade. Combine the rice wine, peanut oil, soy sauce, salt and cornstarch. Stir in the chicken pieces and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.
  • Over high heat, in a wok, bring the peanut oil to almost smoking temperature. Stir-fry the chilies, ginger, garlic and white part of the green onions for 30 to 40 seconds, or until the chilies turn dark. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden in color.
  • Add the sauce and bring to a boil. Add the peanuts. Thicken with the slurry and continue to cook until glossy. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with julienne green onions.

HUNGRY GIRL KUNG PAO CHICKEN 4 WW PTS.



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Saw this today! Didn't want to lose it. Here's what the description said: "Kung Pao-wer! Everyone knows steamed is the way to go when eating Chinese food out. But when you're home, well, steaming your Asian chicken is for the birds (not literally). Why? Because it's TOO easy to create a saucy, spicy, wonderful dish that has a tiny fraction of the calories and fat of restaurant versions. See below for proof -- and feel free to experiment using all sorts of other veggies (green beans, carrots, bean sprouts, broccoli) and lean protein (shrimp, lean steak, tofu, and even lean pork tenderloin ROCK Kung Pao style!)Serving Size: 1 heaping portion (half of recipe) Calories: 230 Fat: 4g Sodium: 720mg Carbs: 17g Fiber: 3g Sugars: 7g Protein: 30g

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3/4 cup mushroom, cut into chunks
3/4 cup red bell peppers or 3/4 cup green bell pepper, cut into chunks
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup canned water chestnut, sliced, halved
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons water, cold, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons no calorie artificial sweetener, Splenda granulated
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red chili sauce, can add more for extra spice if desired
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
red pepper flakes, to taste

Steps:

  • Begin by combining 2 tablespoons of cold water with soy sauce, vinegar, Splenda, cornstarch and chili sauce -- stir well until all ingredients have dissolved; set sauce aside.
  • Spray a large pan or wok with nonstick spray, and bring to medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken, mushrooms, bell peppers, celery, onion, garlic and 2 tablespoons of water.
  • Stirring occasionally, cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Once chicken is almost fully cooked but still tender, add peanuts and water chestnuts to the pan or wok.
  • Raise heat to high, give sauce a stir, and add it to the pan/wok as well. Mix entire dish until all ingredients are coated in sauce, and the sauce is hot and thick.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 693.5, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.2, Protein 28.2

Tips:

  • Prep Ahead: Save time by chopping the vegetables and marinating the chicken in advance.
  • Use Fresh Ginger and Garlic: They add a more intense flavor compared to pre-packaged options.
  • Adjust the Heat Level: Control the spiciness by using less or more chili peppers or Sriracha sauce.
  • Use High-Quality Soy Sauce: A good soy sauce will enhance the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Cook it until it's just cooked through to maintain its tenderness.

Conclusion:

This Hungry Girl Kung Pow Chicken recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that packs a satisfying punch. With its crispy chicken, tender vegetables, and a slightly spicy sauce, this dish is sure to become a favorite. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or as a fun and flavorful appetizer. Remember to adjust the heat level to your preference, and don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables or protein options. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds and enjoy this mouthwatering Kung Pow Chicken that's both delicious and guilt-free!

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