Kung Pao Chicken

Quick stir frys are great for a week night dinner. This paleo recipe sacrifices none of the delicious pow of Kung Pao.

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Kung Pao Chicken - Paleo
Quick stir frys are great for a week night dinner. This paleo recipe sacrifices none of the delicious pow of Kung Pao.
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842 calories
34 g
219 g
41 g
83 g
10 g
370 g
883 g
24 g
0 g
29 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
370g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 842
Calories from Fat 363
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g
63%
Saturated Fat 10g
48%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 219mg
73%
Sodium 883mg
37%
Total Carbohydrates 34g
11%
Dietary Fiber 3g
13%
Sugars 24g
Protein 83g
Vitamin A
7%
Vitamin C
33%
Calcium
12%
Iron
25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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What you need
  1. 3 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  2. 2 tablespoons of garlic, minced
  3. 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  4. 1 - 1.5 pounds of green beens
  5. 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos
  6. 1 tablespoon paleo sriracha [or make your own]
  7. 1 tablespoon Red Curry Paste(or more, to taste)
  8. 1 tablespoon honey (or more, to taste)
  9. salt and pepper, to taste
  10. 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  11. crushed cashews
What you do
  1. First, prep chicken by seasoning with salt and pepper and slicing it into thin, bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cut the ends off of the green beans.
  3. Prep stir fry sauce by mixing together coconut aminos, sriracha, curry paste, and honey in a small bowl. Set aside.
  4. Next, place 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic in a large sauce pan or wok.
  5. Turn to high medium/high heat.
  6. Add in chicken and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until partially cooked.
  7. Remove chicken and set aside.
  8. Place another tablespoon of sesame oil and minced garlic in the pan and turn to high heat.
  9. Add in green beans and sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until they begin to soften.
  10. Add in the chicken and continue to cook for 5ish more minutes or until the chicken is cooked all the way through.
  11. Once chicken is cooked, add in stir fry sauce and reduce heat to low/medium and let cook down for a few more minutes.
  12. Add in sesame seeds and let sit for at least 5 minutes so that the sauce can thicken a bit more. Top with the cashews and serve hot.
Adapted from Fit Foodie Finds
Beta Nutrition
calories
842
fat
41g
protein
83g
carbs
34g
Full Info.
Adapted from Fit Foodie Finds
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