Kung Pao Chicken
Course: Dinner
Keyword: chicken, dairy-free, gluten-free
Calorie: 400-500, Under 450
Protein: 31+g, Over 20g, Over 25g
Fiber: 5-10g
Servings: 4
Calories: 433kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown Rice
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 lb Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless, cubed)
- 4 cups Green Beans (washed, trimmed)
- 2 Garlic (cloves, smashed)
- 1/4 cup Tamari
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp Raw Honey
- 1/2 tsp Arrowroot Powder
- 1/4 cup Raw Peanuts (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the directions on the package.
- Heat a cast-iron pan over medium heat and add the sesame oil. Once hot add the chicken and cook for about four to five minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Add the green beans to the same skillet and cook for two to three minutes, until just starting to soften. Add the garlic and cook for one minute more, until fragrant. Add the chicken back in and put a lid on to finish cooking, about two to three minutes more.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the tamari, sriracha, honey, and arrowroot powder. Remove the lid and add the sauce. Reduce the heat and stir to combine until thickened, about one minute.
- Divide the rice onto plates and add the chicken and beans. Top with peanuts. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.Nut-Free
Omit the peanuts.More Flavor
Finish with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil. Garnish with cilantro.No Chicken Thighs
Use chicken breast instead.No Sriracha
Use chili flakes or another hot sauce.No Rice
Use quinoa instead.Lower Carb
Use cauliflower instead.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1227mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 843IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg