Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken
Fat 43%Carbs 16%Protein 41%
Percent Calories

1 serving of kung pao chicken contains 286 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 16% carbs, 43% fat, and 41% protein. This is a good source of protein (53% of your Daily Value), potassium (12% of your Daily Value), and magnesium (19% of your Daily Value).

Makes
4 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
18 minutes

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Combine cornstarch, sesame oil, soy sauce, and water in a small saucepan. Whisk well.
  3. Add honey and ginger. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  4. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté chili peppers, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns for 30 seconds.
  5. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. Add scallions, combine. Stir in the sauce and cook 2-3 minutes until chicken is cooked and sauce thickens.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped cashews and serve.

Nutrition Facts

For 1 serving of kung pao chicken

NutrientValue%DV
Calories286
Fats14g 18%
Saturated fats5g 24%
Trans fats0g
Cholesterol83mg 28%
Sodium849mg 37%
Carbs11g 4%
Net carbs10g
Fiber1g 4%
Sugar5g
Protein30g
Calcium24mg 2%
Iron2mg 24%
Potassium584mg 12%
Vitamin D0μg 0%
Vitamins and Minerals
Alpha carotene8μg
Beta carotene158μg
Caffeine0mg
Choline102mg 18%
Copper0.3mg 37%
Fluoride0.2μg
Folate (B9)25μg 6%
Lycopene0μg
Magnesium78mg 19%
Manganese0.4mg 18%
Niacin12mg 75%
Pantothenic acid2mg 38%
Phosphorus342mg 49%
Retinol8μg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg 19%
Selenium29μg 52%
Theobromine0mg
Thiamine0.2mg 14%
Vitamin A IU305IU
Vitamin A22μg 2%
Vitamin B120.2μg 10%
Vitamin B61mg 86%
Vitamin C34mg 38%
Vitamin D IU1IU
Vitamin D20μg
Vitamin D30μg
Vitamin E1mg 7%
Vitamin K21μg 17%
Zinc2mg 14%
Sugars
Sugar5g
Sucrose1g
Glucose1g
Fructose1g
Lactose0g
Maltose0g
Galactose0.1g
Starch3g
Fats
Saturated fats5g 24%
Monounsaturated fats5g
Polyunsaturated fats2g
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 acid5g
Glycine1g
Histidine1g
Hydroxyproline0g
Isoleucine1g
Leucine2g
Lysine3g
Methionine1g
Phenylalanine1g
Proline1g
Serine1g
Threonine1g
Tryptophan0.4g
Tyrosine1g
Valine2g

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