Description
Delicious Kung Pao Chicken Noodles featuring juicy chicken and tender noodles tossed in a bold, spicy-sweet Kung Pao sauce. This quick and flavorful dinner is perfect for a satisfying meal that beats takeout any night.
Ingredients
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Noodles and Chicken
- 10 ounces spaghetti or linguini noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound cubed boneless skinless chicken breast (1-inch cubes)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 6–8 dried chili peppers
Kung Pao Sauce
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup chinkiang vinegar or rice vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (Huy Fong)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ⅓ cup whole peanuts roasted, unsalted
- chopped green onion and red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Cook 10 ounces of spaghetti or linguini noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Kung Pao sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup chinkiang vinegar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set the sauce mixture aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and the 1 pound of cubed boneless skinless chicken breast. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Add garlic and chili peppers: Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 6-8 dried chili peppers to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until the peppers soften and the garlic is fragrant.
- Combine sauce and cook: Pour the prepared Kung Pao sauce over the garlic and peppers. Stir well to combine and heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- Toss noodles and peanuts: Add the cooked noodles and ⅓ cup roasted unsalted whole peanuts to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the noodles evenly in the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped green onion and red pepper flakes as desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Kung Pao Chicken Noodles!
Notes
- In the Refrigerator: These Kung Pao noodles stay good for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
- To Reheat: Microwave leftovers for 1-2 minutes or reheat them in a pan on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the number of dried chili peppers.
- You can substitute linguini or spaghetti noodles with rice noodles or lo mein noodles for an alternative texture.
- For a nut-free version, omit the peanuts or substitute with roasted sunflower seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
