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Kung Pao Chicken Noodles

Juicy chicken and tender noodles tossed in a bold, spicy-sweet Kung Pao sauce. A quick, saucy dinner that beats takeout any night of the week.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian American
Keyword: kung pao, kung pao noodles recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Noodles and Chicken

  • 10 ounces spaghetti or linguini noodles
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound cubed boneless skinless chicken breast 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 6-8 dried chili peppers

Kung Pao Sauce

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup chinkiang vinegar or rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (Huy Fong)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup whole peanuts roasted, unsalted
  • chopped green onion and red pepper flakes for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook 10 ounces spaghetti or linguini noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup chinkiang vinegar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set the sauce aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 pound cubed boneless skinless chicken breast. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 6-8 dried chili peppers. Cook for 2 minutes to soften the peppers.
  • Pour the sauce over the garlic and peppers and stir to combine. Heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  • Add the cooked noodles and ⅓ cup whole peanuts to the sauce, then toss to coat the noodles. Garnish with chopped green onion and red pepper flakes. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • In the Refrigerator: These Kung Pao noodles will stay good in your fridge for about 3-4 days in an airtight container. 
  • To Reheat: Pop leftovers in the microwave for a minute or two. Another great way is to reheat them in a pan on the stove. Just warm them over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1765mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg

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