Kung Pao Chicken

Lunch
Dinner
Published

January 14, 2024

Source

Prep Time Cook Time Total Time Servings

30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 65 grams brown rice
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 150 grams chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 150 grams green beans, trimmed
  • ½ clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce)
  • ¾ teaspoon sriracha
  • ¾ teaspoon honey
  • ⅛ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 10 grams raw peanuts

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions or in a rice cooker.
  2. Heat a cast-iron pan over medium heat and add sesame oil. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add green beans to the same skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes, until just starting to soften. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant. Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together tamari, sriracha, honey, and cornstarch. Remove the lid and pour the sauce into the pan. Reduce heat and stir until thickened, about 1 minute.
  5. Serve the chicken and green beans over rice and top with peanuts. Enjoy!