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This Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts is one of my husband’s favorite dishes.This post is sponsored by Circulon®.
I’ve been married for twenty eight and a half yearsto my college sweetheart and we are committed to beinglifelong partners.What’s the trick, you might ask? There’s not one easy answer, but I believe there are many factors that have helped us stay committed to each other all these years – common values (family and faith), love and respect for each other, our dreams ofthe life we want to build together, having fun together, and being able toput the other person first.
Last week, I went to a bridal shower for a friend’s daughter. It’s an exciting milestone and celebrationfor this young couple as they start a new life together, in a new home,furnishing it with new essentials. One of the most important essentials in a new kitchenis cookware that will provide a lifetime of performance and last throughout a marriage.
Today, I’m featuring my recipe for Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts, which I made usingCirculon® Symmetry Chocolate cookware. This is adish I’ve made for my husband more times than I can count over the past 35 years since we first met,and I truly believe it is one of the main reasons my husband married me. There’s definitely some truth to the saying that “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.”
Traditional Chinese stir-fry cooking uses a lot of oil, but with Circulon Symmetry Chocolate cookware’s non-stick surface, I was able to use just a few teaspoons of oil.
Circulon Symmetry Chocolate cookwareis made with heavy-duty hard-anodized construction, which is twice as hard as stainless steel, andfeatures aunique circle surface, combined with premium metal-utensil safe non-stick on the interior and exterior for superior performance that lasts, and a product that is quick and easy to clean. In addition, this cookwareis oven safe to 400°F, induction suitable, and dishwasher safe, making it convenientand versatile for practically any dish you make.
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4.8 from 5 votes
CourseMain Course
CuisineChinese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 267 kcal
Ingredients
Marinade and Stir-Fry Sauce
- 3teaspoonsgluten-free soy sauce
- 1teaspoonsesame oil
- 1teaspoonrice wine
- 1teaspoonsugar
- dash of sea salt
- dash of fresh ground black pepper
- 3teaspoonscornstarchdivided
- 2tablespoonsgluten-free hoisin sauce
- 1/4cupwater
Stir Fry
- 1poundskinlessboneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2" cubes
- 3teaspoonsgrapeseed oildivided
- 1red bell pepperdiced
- 2clovesgarlicminced
- 1/2teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 2whole dried chiliesoptional
- 1scallionminced
- 1/4cuproasted peanuts
Instructions
Place chicken into a medium bowl.
Make marinade by mixing together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add half marinade and 1 teaspoon cornstarch to chicken and mix well; set aside.
Make stir-fry sauce by adding 2 teaspoons cornstarch, hoisin and 1/4 cup water to remaining half of marinade; set aside.
When ready to cook, heat 11 inch Circulon Symmetry French Skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon oil. Stir fry red bell peppers for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender; reserve.
Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan and heat; add marinated chicken to pan and stir-fry until cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Return bell peppers to pan and toss. Give the stir-fry sauce a stir and add to pan; toss everything together until well coated with sauce. Top with scallions and peanuts; serve.
Nutrition Facts
Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 107mg36%
Sodium 527mg23%
Potassium 430mg12%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 1065IU21%
Vitamin C 39mg47%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments
Katie saysGood cookware makes such a big difference, doesn’t it? This recipe looks delicious – it’s on my list to make now 🙂
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- Kelly D says
I would make shrimp scampi.
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This is my favourite stirfry!
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- Annette says
I’d make Chicken Calabrese and fresh rolls.
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- Kristi Rimkus says
Congratulations! My husband and I are celebrating the same milestone in September. I think I should make him this delicious looking chicken dish for good luck!
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- Susan Christy says
I would make skillet lasagna.
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- Bianca Munoz says
A Mexican Dish! Thank you for the giveaway!
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- David says
We cook most of our meals on the stovetop,and the first thing I would make would be home fries. You can make them an endless number of ways to suit any taste.Reply
- Carol S says
I enjoy making stir fry veggies with chicken and would definitely try your Kung Pao Chicken in my new pans.Reply
- Harmony B says
Id make sausage & peppers
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i would love to make lots of different stir fries! definitely one of our favorite quick and easy meals to make 🙂
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- Cheryl B says
I would make a great steak stir fry.
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- Linda Bradshaw says
I would definitely make the KUNG PAO CHICKEN WITH PEANUTS. It looks so good and I have never had it before.
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- janetfaye says
I would make a spinach and sausage Fritatta.
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I LOVE kung pac chicken but have never made it! This looks so easy and delicious that I have to try it! Pinned 🙂
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- Brenda Haines says
First I would make some orange chicken. My son loves it!Reply
- rob says
I would start off with my basic stir fry and then push my limits with these pans!
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- Heather S says
I would make my lime Indonesian stir fry chicken! YUM 🙂
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- Evie B. says
I would make a chicken stir fry.
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Believe me when I say I LOVE homemade kung pao! Such a classic!
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- Sarah Grace Spann says
The beginning of this post is SO sweet, I love it and you and your husbands commitment. Also, I think I agree that it will always be partially through a man’s stomach that you win them over 😉 looks amazing!Ahh I have been LOVING beets lately! This salad looks perfect for summer!
xo,
Sarah Grace
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- Vera K says
After reading your recipe, I might make the Kung Pao chicken!
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- Vunda V says
i would try to make a lo mein dish i think
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- MaryAnn says
I would make orange chicken and fried rice
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- Laura Bernard says
My husband would make yummy stir fry and tofu dishes. He is a vegan and loves to make home cooked meals for us!
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- Tracie Cooper says
I would love to make beef and broccoli! My email is traciemichelle0515@gmail.com
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- cyndi br says
I would make pork chop suey.
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- LynneMarie says
I would make beef and broccoli.
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- Elle says
I would make a western omelet.
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- Heather W says
Would love to use this with my beef & broccoli recipe!
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- John T. says
Some curry chicken, carrots and potatoes, too! ????
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- ET Pruitt says
I would make chicken fajitas.
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- Valerie says
Looks delicious
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- Cheryl says
Chicken piccata with angel hair is my hubbys favorite.Reply
- Marry says
This is a go to recipe for me! Have made it 6 times in 8 years. I think you posted it in 2013 also, right?Reply
- Jeanette says
So glad you have been enjoying this recipe Marry – it is my husband’s favorite!
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