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Kung Pao Chicken Noodles

Kung Pao Chicken Noodles: 40-Minute Flavor Explosion at Home

Kung Pao Chicken Noodles are a quick and flavorful dish that is customizable, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thigh Substitute with chicken breast or tofu for a lighter option.
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Hand Cut Noodles Any kind of noodles (rice noodles, egg noodles) can be substituted.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (julienne) Fresh ginger improves flavor.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh is ideal.
  • 2 stalks Green Onion (chopped) Use chives or omit if not available.
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorn Reduce or omit for milder taste.
  • 2 pieces Dry Red Chili Adjust quantity based on spice preference.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce For vegetarian use mushroom soy sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Omit for vegetarian option.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Arrowroot powder works for gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Black Vinegar Rice vinegar serves as substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Honey or maple syrup can be used.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Roasted Peanuts Omit for nut allergies or replace with seeds.

Equipment

  • Frying pan or wok
  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting your chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Marinate with soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, black vinegar, dark soy sauce, sugar, water, and cornstarch in a bowl until fully dissolved.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook hand-cut noodles for 4-5 minutes. Drain and toss with a little oil.
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan, add marinated chicken, and sauté for 8-9 minutes until browned.
  5. Add ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, dry red chili, and white parts of the green onion to the pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add cooked noodles and prepared sauce to the pan, tossing together for 2-3 minutes until evenly coated.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with crushed roasted peanuts and green onion greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, utilize fresh garlic and ginger. Adjust spice levels to preference.

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