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Crock Pot Kung Pao Chicken

Crock Pot Kung Pao Chicken

This delicious Crock Pot Kung Pao Chicken is a savory dish filled with flavor, perfect for your dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Thickening Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" cubes

Seasonings

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Liquids

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar or Chinese black vinegar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

Vegetables

  • 6-10 dried red chili peppers, split and seeds removed adjust according to desired heat level
  • 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ medium white onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced or grated

Thickening Agent

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Garnishments

  • Peanuts or cashews, to top
  • Green onion, to garnish
  • Rice, to serve

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper and sauté until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Add the chicken to the crock pot.
  • Add in the chicken broth, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and hoisin sauce. Give the pot a light stir. Then, add in the chilis, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger, and stir once more. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before you've finished cooking, combine equal parts water and cornstarch in a small bowl, whisking together until smooth. Add the slurry to the crock pot and mix well. Continue to cook for another 30 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
  • While waiting for the sauce to thicken, slice the green onions and place them in a bowl of ice water to curl up.
  • Serve the Crock Pot Kung Pao Chicken over rice with peanuts or cashews on top and the curled green onion to garnish.

Notes

Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of dried red chili peppers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken recipes, Crock Pot Kung Pao Chicken, easy dinner, family meals, Slow Cooker, spicy chicken
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