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Gluten Free Kung Pao Chicken

Delicious Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken Ready in 30 Minutes

A quick and flavorful gluten-free version of Kung Pao Chicken that brings bold flavors to your weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound ground chicken or substitute with turkey
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for binding
  • ¼ cup tamari gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil or substitute with olive oil
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 medium red pepper diced
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce ensure it's gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or substitute with agave or maple syrup
Additional Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced for garnish
  • ¼ cup peanuts or substitute with cashews
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine ground chicken with cornstarch and tamari. Toss gently and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  3. Prepare the sauce by mixing tamari, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and honey in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Remove cooked chicken and sauté onion and red pepper in sesame oil for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, pour the sauce over, and toss everything together. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Serve topped with green onions, peanuts, and sesame seeds over rice or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the sauce thickness with more cornstarch if desired. Enjoy customizing with your favorite proteins!

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