Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken is a staple of Asian-American cuisine and is so easy to make at home! The marinade and Kung Pao sauce can be made ahead of time so that you can quickly get this on the table for dinner for an easy and delicious weeknight meal.
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For the marinade
1 tablespoon Natural Grocers Brand® Organic Coconut Aminos
1 tablespoon Natural Grocers Brand Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken (breast, thighs, or a combination of both), cut into bite-size pieces
Kung Pao sauce
3 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Coconut Aminos
1 tablespoon Natural Grocers Brand Organic Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Almond Butter
2 organic garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Raw and Unfiltered Clover Honey
1⁄2 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Red Chili Flakes (adjust to preferred spiciness level)
Kung Pao Chicken
2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 dried Thai Bird chiles (adjust to preferred spiciness level), may also substitute Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Red Chili Flakes, to taste
1-2 organic jalapeños, seeded and sliced (leave the seeds for more spice)
1 small organic red pepper, chopped into bite-size pieces
3 organic garlic cloves, minced
3 organic scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced (reserve some green for garnish)
1⁄2 cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Roasted Unsalted Virginia Peanuts

1. Make the marinade: Whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and arrowroot powder to form a slurry. Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.

2. Make the Kung Pao sauce: Whisk together all the ingredients in a medium bowl. This may be made ahead and refrigerated for several days.

3. To cook the Kung Pao Chicken, heat a heavy skillet or wok over medium to medium-high heat and add the avocado oil. Add the dried and fresh peppers and cook for about one minute, enough to soften them.

4. Add the marinated chicken and stir fry, stirring constantly, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.

5. Add the garlic and scallions and stir fry for 1 minute.

6. Add the Kung Pao sauce and peanuts and stir fry for 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Garnish with reserved sliced scallions and serve over cauliflower rice, rice, or a mixture of both.

per one serving

Calories Carbohydrates Protein Fat Fiber
429 kcal 12 g 3 g 24 g 3 g

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