#KUNG PAO CHICKEN FREE#

#KUNG PAO CHICKEN FREE#

hoisin sauce – use gluten free hoisin sauce if necessary – sub with fish sauce for keto.honey or use low carb sweetener for keto (monk fruit, SWERVE or erythritol).low-sodium soy sauce use gluten free tamari or coconut aminos if necessary.Feel free to double the amount and save the rest for another dish: The key to making any copycat Chinese restaurant dish is in the delicious savory stir-fry sauce. WHAT GOES IN CHINESE KUNG PAO CHICKEN SAUCE? Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional).red bell pepper chopped into bite-sized pieces.dried red chili peppers to taste found in Asian supermarkets or the International section of a large chain grocery store.cornstarch – use almond flour or arrowroot flour for low carb / paleo.There’s no messy splatter involved from deep frying, and you still get that amazing flavor! INGREDIENTS TO MAKE CROCK POT KUNG PAO CHICKEN: To get that infamous restaurant texture, you simple pan-fry the chicken in some cornstarch until brown to seal in the juices. The best part about making kung pao chicken at home is that you can easily customize the level of heat. General Tso’s Chicken is usually deep fried chunks that are coated in a fiery chili sauce.īoth dishes are equally amazing and easy to make. Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken is usually served with a variety of vegetables and coated in a tangy, sweet, salty and slightly spicy sauce. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE WITH GENERAL TSO’S CHICKEN AND KUNG PAO CHICKEN? This recipe is adapted from my cookbook except I’m also offering paleo and low carb keto friendly options. I first shared this healthier Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken on The Recipe Critic last week. My husband is a huge fan of anything spicy so it’s one of the dishes he gets whenever he orders takeout along with General Tso’s, Cashew Chicken and Skinny Beef and Broccoli. But did you also know that Gong Bao or Kung Po ( 宫保鸡丁) is also a classic Szechuan dish that everyone loves in China? Kung Pao Chicken is a popular favorite stir-fried dish in Chinese takeout restaurants in North America. Pin HERE for later and follow my boards for more Asian Takeout dishes Lightened up with the same classic sweet & spicy flavors as your local Chinese restaurant. Best of all, this popular favorite can be made in the crock-pot or your Instant Pot pressure cooker. Kung Pao Chicken – Slow Cooker – the perfect easy weeknight meal to curb that takeout craving.

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