How to Make Kung Pao Chicken Without Peanuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you're looking for a delicious dinner to impress your friends or simply craving a homemade Chinese takeout, this recipe for Kung Pao Chicken Without Peanuts is a must-try. Packed with savory flavors and a bit of heat, this dish is a perfect balance of succulent chicken and crunchy vegetables, all tossed in a wonderfully rich and tangy sauce.

While Kung Pao Chicken is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, many people with peanut allergies are unable to enjoy it due to the traditio...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 chicken breast halves, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger, and garlic in a large glass bowl. Add cubed chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Use a slotted spoon to add just chicken to the skillet, reserving marinade in the bowl. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add green onions and bell pepper to the hot skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet.
  • Stir cornstarch into the bowl with the reserved marinade. Pour into skillet with chicken and vegetables and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 2024mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 494mg