Healthy Kung Pao Chicken Stir Fry

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Rest Time 30 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Courses: Main Course

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Dairy Free, Nut Free, Paleo, Soy Free

Ingredients

Stir Fry:

16 oz. udon noodles (organic, or noodles of choice. Easily make this dish gluten free with gluten free noodles)
2 lbs. chicken breasts (Cubed - Get FREE high quality organic protein in every order here from Butcher Box)
4 tbsp coconut aminos (organic)
2 tbsp honey (organic, raw, unfiltered)
1 tbsp chili paste
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 bunch green onions (chopped, light parts only)
2 bell peppers (color of choice)
2 tbsp garlic (organic, minced)

Sauce:

2 cup coconut aminos (organic)
2 tbsp peanut butter
4 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp chili paste
1 tbsp honey (organic, raw, unfiltered)
1/8 cup brown monk fruit (or sweetener of choice - can also use maple syrup or coconut sugar)
1/4 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

1
Combine the diced chicken breasts, 4 tbsp coconut aminos, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp chili paste from the stir fry ingredients in a large bowl. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, up to two hours.
2
Make your sauce: In a large measuring cup, whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside (coconut aminos, peanut butter, rice vinegar, chili paste, honey, monk fruit, ginger, and sesame oil).
3
Heat up a large pot of boiling water. Add the udon noodles and allow to cook. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set aside.
4
While the noodles are cooking, start making your stir fry. Heat up 2 tbsp. sesame oil in a large wok over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, green onions, and minced garlic. Sauté for one minute.
5
Add in the chicken breasts and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
6
Add in your cooked noodles. Stir to combine. Then pour in your sauce and reduce the heat to low. Stir until everything is coated in the sauce evenly. Remove from heat and garnish with the dark parts of your leftover green onions. Dig in and enjoy!!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 506kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.8g16%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 1649mg69%
Total Carbohydrate 72.2g25%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
Sugars 30.5g
Protein 31.3g63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.