Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken

Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken is a flavorful stir-fry dish combining tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and vibrant vegetables in a savory sauce. Perfect for a midnight craving, this dish delivers a delightful balance of heat and sweetness, all while being gluten-free.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
• Peanuts - 50 grams, unsalted
• Green bell pepper - 1, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Zucchini - 1, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, minced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Gluten-free soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Cooking oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine diced chicken, gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, and chili flakes. Marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add diced green and red bell peppers and zucchini to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Stir in the peanuts and sesame oil, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken and peanuts, supporting muscle health.
• Contains vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables, enhancing overall nutrition.

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