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Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken

A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring chicken, peanuts, and a spicy sauce, cooked slowly in a crockpot for tender results.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sriracha adjust to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, bell peppers, and green onions.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, cornstarch mixture, sesame oil, and sriracha.
Cooking
  1. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  3. Stir in the peanuts during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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