Dinner for 4

Kung Pao Chicken

Name: Kung Pao Chicken
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp dry sherry or shaoxing wine; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 6 dried red chili peppers; 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts; 3 green onions; 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tsp sesame oil

$16.12for 435 minServes 4

Cornstarch-coated chicken stir-fries with peppers, garlic, ginger, chilies, peanuts, and a sweet soy sauce.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.75 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.57Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.51Typical price
	Broth, 2 oz$0.07/oz typical	2 oz	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$16.12

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastesOlive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsVinegarSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Chinese Dairy-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$4.03 per serving$16.12 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp dry sherry or shaoxing wine
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp fresh ginger
6 dried red chili peppers
1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
3 green onions
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp sesame oil

Steps

Toss the chicken with cornstarch, soy sauce, and sherry in a bowl, then let it stand for 10 minutes.
Stir the broth, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil together in a small bowl.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat, then stir-fry the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
Add the bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and dried chilies, then stir-fry for 4 minutes.
Pour in the sauce and cook for 2 minutes until it thickens and coats the chicken.
Stir in the peanuts and green onions, then remove the pan from the heat.

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