Serious Eats Real Deal Kung Pao Chicken Recipe Recipe

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 24g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Real Deal Kung Pao Chicken Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 24g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 34%. At 786mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Serious Eats Real Deal Kung Pao Chicken Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 420 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 599
Total Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 160mg
Sodium: 786mg
Total Carbohydrates: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 43g
Calcium: 98mg Iron: 5mg
Potassium: 1169mg Vitamin A: 111mcg
Vitamin C: 201mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat, and cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, divided (or dry sherry, if unavailable)
  • 1 tablepoon cornstarch, divided
  • 1/3 cup peanut oil
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns toasted in hot skillet for 30 seconds until fragrant, divided
  • 3 scallions, whites finely minced, and greens finely sliced, reserved separately
  • 1/2 cup fried fresh peanuts or roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 2 cloves minced garlic (about 4 teaspoons)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar (or distilled white vinegar if unavailable)
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan fermented chili-bean paste (or generic Asian chili-garlic sauce if unavailable)
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 12 hot Chinese dry chili peppers, seeded
  • 2 small leeks, white and light green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1/2 cup total)

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)