Kung Wow Chicken

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Kung wow chicken is a highly simplified yet quite Americanized version of kung pao chicken. It is much more flavorful than a simple stir-fry.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 3 medium green onions, finely chopped (white parts only)

  • 1 tablespoon white wine

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons white wine

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon Asian chili paste (sambal), or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 2 teaspoons ketchup

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil

  • 2 cups cubed zucchini

  • 1 cup cubed red bell pepper

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • ¼ cup roasted, salted peanuts

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup chopped green onion tops

  • 4 cups cooked white rice

Directions

  1. Whisk 3 finely chopped green onion white parts, 1 tablespoon white wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar together in a bowl. Add chicken pieces; toss to coat. Cover bowl; refrigerate for 1 hour.

  2. Whisk rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoon white wine, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, garlic, white vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sambal chili paste, sesame oil, and ketchup together in a bowl; set aside.

  3. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl.

  4. Heat peanut oil in a heavy duty, nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken begins to brown, about 2 minutes

  5. Stir in zucchini and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes. Add chicken broth; stir.

  6. Stir in vinegar mixture; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 2 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixture until sauce is thickened, about 30 seconds; remove from heat.

  7. Toss in peanuts; season with salt and black pepper. Stir in 1/4 cup green onion tops. Serve over white rice.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

568 Calories
18g Fat
66g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 568
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 696mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 32g 64%
Vitamin C 63mg 70%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 657mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.