Description
Kung Pao Chicken Noodles are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and colorful vegetables all tossed in a spicy, savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this meal comes together quickly and offers an explosion of taste in every bite. With its delightful mix of textures and flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mix of red, green, yellow), chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 8 oz egg noodles (or rice)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the chicken and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and crushed Sichuan peppercorns for the sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and bell peppers; stir-fry until fragrant.
- Combine the chicken mixture with the prepared sauce and cooked noodles; toss well to coat.
- Stir in roasted peanuts right before serving and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg