Kung Pao Chicken is one of my favorite dishes and always my first choice anytime I go to out to eat. This easy kung pao chicken recipe comes together fast, so even when I don’t feel like leaving the house, I can enjoy my favorite Chinese takeout dish at home. Juicy chunks of chicken drenched in a spicy hot sauce that’s so full of flavor, with tender veggies served over rice. YUM! My family loves it too! We add lots of extra veggies for a wonderfully simple yet satisfying dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients in Kung Pao Chicken
Don’t be intimidated by this longer list of ingredients. There’s a little of this and a little of that, and you can switch out veggies for things you have on hand for different flavors of stir-fried goodness every time. Here’s what you can start with:
Additions/Substitutions
Check the fridge. Do you have a handful of carrots you need to use up? Chop them up and throw them in this recipe! Try some of these other add-ins and make this a different stir-fry every time!
Baby cornCeleryPineappleGreen peppersSquashDried red chiliesBalsamic vinegarHoisin sauce
Try the Slow Cooker Version
If you want to make an easy slow cooker meal, just sauté the chicken and veggies over high heat for a minute or two, whisk the sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl and then throw it all in the slow cooker! This super easy method saves lots of time and tastes just as good! Plus, the smell of dinner hanging in the air when you get home is like heaven.
Frequently Asked Questions about this Recipe
Add Something to the Side
Serving Kung Pao Chicken with rice is the perfect way to round out this dish. And if you’re cooking for a crowd, you definitely want to check out our post about the easy way to make rice for a large group here.
More Asian Inspired Dishes
General Tso’s Chicken
Healthy Sesame Chicken Stir Fry
Beef Stir Fry with Noodles
Asian Lettuce Wraps (PF Chang’s Copycat Recipe)
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