Kung Pao Chicken
This Kung Pao Chicken delivers 37g protein and 422 calories per serving—a lean option for hitting daily targets without excess calories. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, letting you batch cook Chinese-style meals without the takeout markup. Fits perfectly into aggressive cut phases where protein stays high but calories stay controlled.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(794g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing)(15g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •2 teaspoons baking soda
- •Cornstarch(5g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(120g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(75g)
- •Vinegar, Chinese Black (Chinkiang)(30g)
- •Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing)(30g)
- •Soy Sauce, Dark(10g)
- •Hoisin sauce(10g)
- •2 tablespoons sugar
- •Cornstarch(5g)
- •Vegetable oil(60g)
- •Garlic(23g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
- •Bell Pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Chile De Arbol, Dried
- •Sichuan Peppercorns, Ground(15g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Peanuts(120g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(10g)
Instructions
- 1Combine all ingredients for the chicken in a shallow bowl; cover and marinate for 10 minutes (if time allows).
- 2Whisk sauce ingredients together until sugar dissolves; set aside.
- 3Heat a large skillet, pan or wok over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, allow to heat up, then add marinated chicken. Fry chicken for 3-4 minutes while occasionally stirring, until edges are browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 4Add remaining cooking oil into the same pan/wok. Stir in garlic, ginger, chili diced peppers (capsicums) and Sichuan peppercorns and stir fry for 1 minute.
- 5Give the prepared sauce a mix, then pour it into the pan and bring it to a boil while stirring.
- 6Once it begins to thicken slightly, add chicken back into the pan/wok and mix all of the ingredients through the sauce until the chicken is evenly coated and sauce has thickened, (about 2 minutes).
- 7Stir in green onions, peanuts and sesame oil. Toss well and continue to cook for a further 2 minutes to infuse all of the flavours together.
- 8Serve immediately with steamed/cooked rice or fried rice!
Nutrition — Per Serving
422
calories
37g
protein
27g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 9g
- Saturated fat
- 4.1g
- Sodium
- 823 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.1g
6 servings per batch · ~225g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Kung Pao Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 37g of protein and 422 calories with 27g fat and 9g carbs. The macro profile is protein-heavy relative to carbs, making it ideal for lower-carb training days.
How long does Kung Pao Chicken take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 6 servings efficiently. This scales well for batch prep across multiple meals during the week.
Is Kung Pao Chicken good for fat loss?
At 422 calories and 37g protein per serving, this is a solid fat loss option with minimal carbs at 9g per portion. The protein-to-calorie ratio keeps you satiated while staying in a deficit.
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