Kung Pao Chicken

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
Cornstarch
2 tsp or 5g
Honey
2 tsp or 14g
Coconut oil
1 tbsp or 14g
Directions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Combine cornstarch, sesame oil, soy sauce, and water in a small saucepan. Whisk well.
- Add honey and ginger. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté chili peppers, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns for 30 seconds.
- 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.
- Sprinkle with chopped cashews and serve.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of kung pao chicken
Nutrient | Value | %DV |
---|---|---|
Calories | 286 | |
Fats | 14g | 18% |
Saturated fats | 5g | 24% |
Trans fats | 0g | |
Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
Sodium | 849mg | 37% |
Carbs | 11g | 4% |
Net carbs | 10g | |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 5g | |
Protein | 30g | |
Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
Iron | 2mg | 24% |
Potassium | 584mg | 12% |
Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
Vitamins and Minerals | ||
Alpha carotene | 8μg | |
Beta carotene | 158μg | |
Caffeine | 0mg | |
Choline | 102mg | 18% |
Copper | 0.3mg | 37% |
Fluoride | 0.2μg | |
Folate (B9) | 25μg | 6% |
Lycopene | 0μg | |
Magnesium | 78mg | 19% |
Manganese | 0.4mg | 18% |
Niacin | 12mg | 75% |
Pantothenic acid | 2mg | 38% |
Phosphorus | 342mg | 49% |
Retinol | 8μg | |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 19% |
Selenium | 29μg | 52% |
Theobromine | 0mg | |
Thiamine | 0.2mg | 14% |
Vitamin A IU | 305IU | |
Vitamin A | 22μg | 2% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.2μg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 86% |
Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
Vitamin D IU | 1IU | |
Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% |
Vitamin K | 21μg | 17% |
Zinc | 2mg | 14% |
Sugars | ||
Sugar | 5g | |
Sucrose | 1g | |
Glucose | 1g | |
Fructose | 1g | |
Lactose | 0g | |
Maltose | 0g | |
Galactose | 0.1g | |
Starch | 3g | |
Fats | ||
Saturated fats | 5g | 24% |
Monounsaturated fats | 5g | |
Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
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 | 5g | |
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 |