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Kung Pao Chicken Noodles

Kung Pao Chicken Noodles

Delicious Kung Pao Chicken Noodles, easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 501 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Base/chicken

  • 12 ounces noodles of choice Use brown rice udon, rice noodles, or spaghetti
  • 1 pound chicken breast Cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium tamari Or soy sauce if not gluten free
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 0.5 cup diced green onion Mostly the white part
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

Sauce

  • 0.5 cup low sodium tamari Or soy sauce if not gluten free
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chili paste Use sambel oelek
  • 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 if you prefer less sweetness
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1.5 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes Can omit for less spice
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For garnish

  • 0.33 cup crushed peanuts
  • 0.33 cup diced green onion Mostly the green part

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cut the chicken breast into small, roughly 1 inch pieces.
  • Add to a bowl with the soy sauce/tamari, honey and chili paste. Mix and set aside to marinate for 30 to 120 minutes.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook noodles according to package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
  • Whisk together all ingredients for the sauce aside from the water and cornstarch.
  • Add the sesame oil to a skillet and heat over medium/low heat.
  • Add in the green onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add in the garlic and sauté an additional 1 minute.
  • Add in the chicken (discarding any leftover marinade) and fry on each side for 2-3 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 Fahrenheit.
  • Add the sauce to a pot and whisk over low heat. Whisk together the cornstarch and water and add to the sauce. Let thicken slightly, then add in the noodles and mix to combine.
  • Mix in the chicken and let all flavors blend together for a minute or two.
  • Garnish with crushed peanuts and diced green onion. Serve as is or with your choice of veggies.

Notes

Use low sodium soy sauce/tamari. For a sweeter taste, increase brown sugar to 2 tablespoons.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 41gFat: 12gCholesterol: 73mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12g
Keyword Chinese cuisine, family favorite, Kung Pao Chicken Noodles, noodles, Quick Dinner, saucy
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