Kung Pao Chicken Skewers

Kung Pao Chicken Skewers might be just the Chinese recipe you are searching for. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 6 and costs $2.37 per serving. One serving contains 275 calories, 28g of protein, and 5g of fat. 340 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It works well as a rather cheap main course. Head to the store and pick up black vinegar, sesame oil, pineapple, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 50 minutes. It is brought to you by A Spicy Perspective. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 98%, which is tremendous. Kung Pao Popeye (Kung Pao Chicken Made with Popeye's Nuggets), Kung Pao Shrimp (kung Pao Prawn/???), and Kung Pao Chicken are very similar to this recipe.

Servings: 6

Preparation duration: 40 minutes

Cooking duration: 10 minutes

 

Ingredients:

2 Tb. Chinese black vinegar (or rice vinegar)

3 Tb. brown sugar

1 Tb. chile-garlic sauce (or sriracha)

1 lb. cremini mushrooms

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 tsp. grated ginger

1 cup chopped green onions for garnish

1 whole pineapple

2 tsp. sesame oil

1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast

1/4 cup soy sauce

Equipment:

wooden skewers

grill

skewers

Cooking instruction summary:

Soak 12-15 wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to medium heat.Place the first seven ingredients in gallon zip bag. Shake to combine.Cut the chicken into 1 - 1 1/2 inch chunks and place in the bag to marinade for 30 minutes.Meanwhile, cut the pineapple into 1 - 1 1/2 inch chunks.Then carefully slide the chicken, mushrooms and pineapple chunks on the skewers.Place the skewers on the grill and brush with the remaining marinade.Grill for 5 minutes per side, and brush with marinade again when you flip the skewers. Serve warm with Bush's Bourbon and Brown Sugar Grillin' Beans and a sprinkle of fresh green onions.

 

Step by step:


1. Soak 12-15 wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to medium heat.

2. Place the first seven ingredients in gallon zip bag. Shake to combine.

3. Cut the chicken into 1 - 1 1/2 inch chunks and place in the bag to marinade for 30 minutes.Meanwhile, cut the pineapple into 1 - 1 1/2 inch chunks.Then carefully slide the chicken, mushrooms and pineapple chunks on the skewers.

4. Place the skewers on the grill and brush with the remaining marinade.Grill for 5 minutes per side, and brush with marinade again when you flip the skewers.

5. Serve warm with Bush's Bourbon and Brown Sugar Grillin' Beans and a sprinkle of fresh green onions.


Nutrition Information:

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274k Calories
28g Protein
4g Total Fat
31g Carbs
35% Health Score
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Calories
274k
14%

Fat
4g
7%

  Saturated Fat
0.89g
6%

Carbohydrates
31g
11%

  Sugar
23g
26%

Cholesterol
72mg
24%

Sodium
821mg
36%

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Protein
28g
56%

Vitamin C
76mg
93%

Manganese
1mg
81%

Selenium
56µg
81%

Vitamin B3
15mg
80%

Vitamin B6
1mg
57%

Phosphorus
361mg
36%

Vitamin K
36µg
34%

Vitamin B2
0.56mg
33%

Vitamin B5
3mg
31%

Copper
0.61mg
30%

Potassium
1003mg
29%

Vitamin B1
0.28mg
19%

Folate
63µg
16%

Magnesium
62mg
16%

Fiber
3g
13%

Zinc
1mg
12%

Iron
1mg
9%

Calcium
59mg
6%

Vitamin A
287IU
6%

Vitamin B12
0.3µg
5%

Vitamin E
0.37mg
2%

Vitamin D
0.19µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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